back-overman
Noun
Meaning
back-overman (plural back-overmen)
(mining, historical) A person employed to superintend the pit during the "back" or afternoon shift, in the absence of the overman.
Noun
back-overman (plural back-overmen)
(mining, historical) A person employed to superintend the pit during the "back" or afternoon shift, in the absence of the overman.