noun
General Slang
hewer
HYOO-er · noun · informal
A miner who cut coal at the face
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Definitions
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A coal miner who worked at the coalface hewing coal.
“His da was a hewer at the pit.”
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hewer In A Sentence
His da was a hewer at the pit.
Origin & Usage
From 'hew', to cut; a specific mining job.
People Also Ask
What is a hewer?
A hewer is a coal miner who worked directly at the coalface, cutting or 'hewing' the coal.
Where does 'hewer' come from?
It comes from 'hew', meaning to cut, and named a specific job within the pit.
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