n. [ See Greffier. ] (Law.) a notary or scrivener. Bouvier. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Possibly contr. fr. godfather; but prob. fr. gramfer for grandfather. Cf. Gammer. ]
Go to each gaffer and each goody. Fawkes. [ 1913 Webster ]
☞ Gaffer was originally a respectful title, now degenerated into a term of familiarity or contempt when addressed to an aged man in humble life. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Possibly contr. fr. godfather; but prob. fr. gramfer for grandfather. Cf. Gammer. ]
Go to each gaffer and each goody. Fawkes. [ 1913 Webster ]
☞ Gaffer was originally a respectful title, now degenerated into a term of familiarity or contempt when addressed to an aged man in humble life. [ 1913 Webster ]