Definitions for overmanˈoʊ vər mən for 1 , ˈoʊ vərˌmæn for 2 ; -mən for 1 ; -ˌmɛn for 2
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
o•ver•manˈoʊ vər mən for 1 , ˈoʊ vərˌmæn for 2 ; -mən for 1 ; -ˌmɛn for 2(n.)(pl.)-men
a foreman, supervisor, or overseer.
Ref: superman .
Origin of overman:
1200–1250
Wiktionary
overman(Noun)
A person who supervises others; a supervisor
overman(Noun)
A person with great powers; a superman
overman(Verb)
to provide with too many personnel
Origin: A calque of Übermensch. Compare superman.
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