The Only Use
foreman
in
To Kill a Mockingbird
(Edited)
- The foreman handed a piece of paper to Mr. Tate who handed it to the clerk who handed it to the judge….
p. 240.8foreman = juror selected by other jurors to head the jury
Definitions:
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(1)
(foreman) a person chosen to lead and speak for a group, especially at work or in a courtroomAt work, a foreman is the worker who supervises and directs other workers, often in factories, workshops, or on construction sites. In a court case, the foreman is the juror selected to lead the jury and announce its decision.
- (2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)