subs. (old: now recognised).—An overseer or foreman of a gang of workmen; one who superintends. For synonyms, see GOVERNOR.
1851–61. H. MAYHEW, London Labour and the London Poor, ii., 487. The GANGER, or head of the working gang, who receives his orders from the inspector, and directs the men accordingly.
1884. Cornhill Magazine, June, p. 614, The mother and boy do the work, while the father constitutes himself contractor for and GANGER over their labour.
