inbye
Towards the coal faceTowards the coal face.
Meaning
2 senses(not comparable)Towards the coal face.
(Scotland, not comparable, obsolete)Towards or into the house; into an inner room of the house.
Origin
From in + by; from 18th century.From in + by; from 18th century.
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Word family
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