coal hod

noun

1. a small pail for carrying coal; a coal scuttle.

Word History and Origins

Origin of coal hod¹

First recorded in 1815–25

Example Sentences

Fanny opened the coal-hod, intending to put fresh coals on the dying fire; but, to her distress, found that the hod was empty.

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He is tired and cross, and doesn't want to sling ashes nor bang a coal-hod.

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To our poor, racked frames a coal-hod would not have suggested more discomfort.

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The round, smooth coals that Dicky discovered in the coal-hod made a pair of expressive black eyes.

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"Didn't come," grunted Marty, and picked up the empty coal hod.

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