| 单词 | gathering-coal |
| 释义 | > as lemmasgathering-coal gathering-coal n. a large piece of coal, laid on the fire to keep it burning during the night. ΘΚΠ society > occupation and work > materials > fuel > coal or types of coal > [noun] > specifically live or glowing in a fire coaleOE gleedc950 fire coala1398 coal branda1425 kindling coal1592 coffin1797 gathering-coal1808 coffin-spark1821 1808 R. Bald Gen. View Coal Trade Scotl. iv. 60 Another demand for large blocks of coals is, for the servants to make what is termed gathering-coals in the kitchen. 1816 W. Scott Antiquary II. x*. 295 The matron of the family, having laid the gathering-coal upon the fire..retired to rest the last of the family. 1893 R. O. Heslop Northumberland Words Getherin coal. < as lemmas |
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