haulier

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A person or company engaged in the haulage of goods.
  2. A miner who hauls coal from the coalface to the bottom of the shaft.

Pronunciation

/ˈhɔːliə(ɹ)/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Sapaa-haulier.wav

Word forms

haulier hauliers

Etymology

From Middle English halyer, haliere, halere, equivalent to haul + -ier.

Synonyms

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