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1overman

noun over·man \-mən, -ˌman\

Definition of OVERMAN

1
:  a man in authority over others; specifically :  foreman
2
\-ˌman\ [translation of German Übermensch] :  superman 1
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First Known Use of OVERMAN

13th century

2overman

verb over·man \ˌō-vər-ˈman\

Definition of OVERMAN

transitive verb
:  to have or get too many personnel for the needs of <overman a ship>

First Known Use of OVERMAN

circa 1637

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