The train proceeded to North Pittington Colliery, 600 yd. away, where the Duke viewed the new winning, examined the pumping and drawing engines, and saw how pitmen descended and ascended the shaft.
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Pitman
//ˈpɪt.mən//
Synonyms for "pitman" (2 found)
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Bulgarian
1 entries- въглекопач noun (one who works in a pit)
Polish
1 entries- górnik noun (one who works in a pit)
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