coal-meter
Meanings
noun
- 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.
Word forms
Etymology
From Middle English colmetere, equivalent to coal + meter (“one who measures”).
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