guvnor
guv‧nor
, guv__nor /ˈɡʌvnə $ -ər/ noun British English spoken old-fashioned informal
You’ll have to speak to the guvnor about that.
2. used as a way of talking to a man of a higher social class than you
guv‧nor
, guv__nor /ˈɡʌvnə $ -ər/ noun British English spoken old-fashioned informal Date: 1800-1900
Origin: governor
1. [countable] a man who is in a position of authority over you, usually your employer:Origin: governor
2. used as a way of talking to a man of a higher social class than you