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gaffer n. [
old-timer, oldtimer, old geezer, antique] an elderly man
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gaffer n. an electrician responsible for lighting on a movie or tv set
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gaffer n. [
foreman, chief, honcho, boss] a person who exercises control over workers; "if you want to leave early you have to ask the foreman"
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