chair|man

chair|man
chair|man «CHAIR muhn», noun, plural -men, verb, -manned, -man|ning.
–n.
1. the person who is in charge of a meeting: »

The chairman called the meeting to order.

2. the person at the head of a committee, board, or other organized body: »

The chairman asked the committee if they wished to recess.

3. a man whose work is carrying or wheeling persons in chairs, sedan chairs, or chairlike conveyances.
–v.t., v.i.
to conduct or serve as chairman: »

He supervised the corporation's financial affairs, chairmanned some of its most important committees (Time).

Usage See chairwoman for usage note. (Cf. ↑chairwoman)

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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