collier
[kol-yer]
- a ship for carrying coal.
- a coal miner.
- Obsolete. a person who carries or sells coal.
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Origin of collier
Collier
[kol-yer]
- Jeremy,1650–1726, English clergyman and author.
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Contemporary Examples
By the time Collier's turned "Ocean" down, Salinger's book was pretty much complete.
"Absolutely," said Collier, though he pointed toward the high concentrations of household viewing on the night.
"The greatest challenge for us comes with managing change," Collier said.
"We are trying to create premium television on basic cable," said Collier.
"I think that will take us into other formats," said Collier.
Historical Examples
They say you want to marry her yourself, Collier,—is that true?'
One Of ThemCharles James Lever
Collier assured him that you only desired liberty, that you might take your own road in life.
One Of ThemCharles James Lever
Two were banged; Paten and another, named Collier, acquitted.
One Of ThemCharles James Lever
My name is Collier; I never changed it I, too, was in the dock on that day.
One Of ThemCharles James Lever
A complete review of the Collier forgeries, with bibliography.
The Facts About ShakespeareWilliam Allan Nielson
collier
- a coal miner
- a ship designed to transport coal
- a member of its crew
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Word Origin
C14: from coal + -ier
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Word Origin and History for collier
n.
late 13c., collere "charcoal maker and seller," agent noun from Middle English col (see coal). They were notorious for cheating their customers. Sense of "ship for hauling coal" is from 1620s.
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