Words Seldom Seen: Rancor
Rancor Noun: Bitterness or resentfulness usually longstanding. Example: “Considering the recent disputes he spoke without rancor. Sign in a neighborhood in Sonoma, CA
Rancor Noun: Bitterness or resentfulness usually longstanding. Example: “Considering the recent disputes he spoke without rancor. Sign in a neighborhood in Sonoma, CA
This is the last and the longest sign in the Museum of Making series. It is interesting because it is dated in three ways that I saw. First it is addressed to “Men” since it was assumed that women did not work in the signal department. Second it put the burden of deciding to have a lookout on the workers. And finally it introduces the position of Length Ganger which the context indicates is some sort of foreman or leadman. My how times have changed.… Read More »Lookout Man? See Ganger
You have been given notice.