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foreman Hist. 
n. the crewman of a canoe or York boat whose position is in the bow.
See also: bowsman
- 1774 (1934) The Pataroon or Steersman of each Cannoe has 50£ pr annom, the foresman £40 and the rest of the Crew 20 and 25£ according to their goodness.
- 1821 (1900) Our Foreman placed his Arms on the Bows, but the Water rushed over them.
- 1894 The foreman caught some overhanging branches, but was jerked out of the boat in an instant and swung on shore.
- 1931 [There was] a still larger paddle, which the bowsman or foreman (avant de canot, devant, or ducent) employed when running rapids or leaping small falls.
- 1774 (1934) The Pataroon or Steersman of each Cannoe has 50£ pr annom, the foresman £40 and the rest of the Crew 20 and 25£ according to their goodness.