English Explanatory Dictionary

coalpit

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A pit where coal is extracted.
  2. A place where charcoal is made.

Pronunciation

/ˈkoʊlpɪt/

Word forms

coalpit coalpits

Etymology

From Middle English colpit, from Old English colpytt. Equivalent to coal + pit.

Derived words

Coalpit Heath
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