coal-meter
coal-meter · coal-meters
A licensed or official measurer of coalA licensed or official measurer of coal; (especially in London) One responsible for supervising the loading, unloading, and weighing of coal to ensure accurate quantity and payment.
Meaning
1 senses(UK, historical)A licensed or official measurer of coal; (especially in London) One responsible for supervising the loading, unloading, and weighing of coal to ensure accurate quantity and payment.
Origin
From Middle English colmetere, equivalent to coal + meter (“one who measures”).From Middle English colmetere, equivalent to coal + meter (“one who measures”).
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Forms
plural: coal-metersWord family
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