English
Etymology 1
From Middle English gaffe, a hook. (The lighting of early films, which used natural light, was adjusted by tent cloths adjusted by stagehands using long poles, called gaffes.)
Pronunciation
:Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-æf�(r)|-æf�(r)
Noun
en-noun
- context|Filmology: A lighting electrician for a motion-picture or television production.
Related terms
gaffer tape
Translations
Bulgarian: о�ве�и�ел m
Danish: lysmand
Etymology 2
Probably from the French gramfer, grandfather, although possibly an alteration of godfather.
Noun
en-noun
- colloquial An old man.
- UK A foreman.
Related terms
gammer
Translations
rfc-level|Translations at L4+ not in L3 POS section (AutoFormat? would have corrected level of Related terms)
Bulgarian: д�до n (1), ��а�е� m (1), надзи�а�ел m (2)
Danish: gammel mand (1); formand (2)
fr:gaffer
nl:gaffer
ru:gaffer
te:gaffer
vi:gaffer
zh:gaffer
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