#1 gaffer n. [old-timer, oldtimer, old geezer, antique] an elderly man. wn
#2 gaffer n. an electrician responsible for lighting on a movie or tv set. wn
#3 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". wn
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