coal hod
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of coal hod
First recorded in 1815–25
Example Sentences
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Suddenly the store door closed behind me; broom, oil can, coal hod and scissors knew me no more.
From Confessions of Boyhood by Albee, John
"A coal hod is such an infernal tote to tote!"
From Flood Tide by Bassett, Sara Ware
She had a black satin Methodist bonnet, very much the shape of a coal hod, and the color of her own complexion, only there was a slight shade of blue in it.
From Aunt Phillis's Cabin Or, Southern Life As It Is by Eastman, Mary H. (Mary Henderson)
When she was a baby, Jo had accidently dropped her into the coal hod, and Amy insisted that the fall had ruined her nose forever.
From Little Women by Alcott, Louisa May
At this point in the narrative Mr. Tutt kicked the coal hod violently and uttered a smothered ejaculation.
From Tutt and Mr. Tutt by Train, Arthur Cheney
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