First Known Use: 1589
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gaffer
noun gaf·fer \ˈga-fər\
: a person who is in charge of the lights that are used when making a movie, television show, etc.
Full Definition of GAFFER
1
: an old man — compare gammer
3
: a head glassblower
4
: a lighting electrician on a motion-picture or television set
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Origin of GAFFER
alteration of godfather
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