Marshall Guv'nor - what "Guv'nor" stands for?

[arma61]

Hi

Thx

[axg20202]

It's not an abbreviation. It's "Governor".  As in "mornin' guv'nor!"   (said with a London accent, preferably). It's a fairly %^&*ney term for "boss".

Hope this helps, me ol' China!

[arma61]

thx vm axg, that's clear
Armando

[dschwartz]

I thought it stands for:

"Guts Under Violent Nasty Offense by Raviolis"

[spud]

The Guv'nor is my list - maybe like 5 or 6 down - but I think I'll just call mine:

AhhhNold -

spud 

[ethanw]

I believe Jim Marshall was referred to as the Guv'nor at the Marshall factory, hence the name.

[mojotron]

"The Man"

[Mark Hammer]

A governor also refers to a device (often a physical valve or similar type of control) that "governs" how much power/flow something provides.  In that sense, the name has both a humorous and technical reference.

[frankclarke]

If Brian May says so:
http://www.pemcom.demon.co.uk/queen/world/guvnor.html

[arma61]

thx guys, I knew I would have found an answer to my question in this forum!  I always find an answer here!  you guys know almost everything!