2. (Scots Law) An umpire; a third arbiter, appointed when two arbiters, previously selected, disagree. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
oversman — overs·man … English syllables
oversman — An umpire chosen by arbitrators to settle a controversy upon the failure of the arbitrators to agree on a settlement … Ballentine's law dictionary
oversman — ˈōvə(r)zmən noun (plural oversmen) Etymology: by alteration (probably influenced by such words as kinsman) : overman … Useful english dictionary
Oversmen — Oversman O vers*man, n.; pl. {Oversmen}. 1. An overseer; a superintendent. [1913 Webster] 2. (Scots Law) An umpire; a third arbiter, appointed when two arbiters, previously selected, disagree. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Burngrange mining disaster — Burngrange is an area of the Scottish village West Calder. Situated at the far west of the village it mainly consists of housing constructed for the areas mining industry in the early 20th century.On the 10th January, 1947 Burngrange was witness… … Wikipedia
George Medal — George Medal, Avers Die George Medal ist nach dem Georgs Kreuz die zweithöchste zivile Auszeichnung des Vereinigten Königreichs und des Commonwealth. Sie wird für außerordentlichen Mut verliehen. Sie besteht aus Silber und hat einen Durchmesser… … Deutsch Wikipedia
overseer — n. Superintendent, inspector, supervisor, director, oversman … New dictionary of synonyms
