noun
General Slang
staithes
STAYTHS · noun · informal
A pier or jetty for loading coal onto ships
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Definitions
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A structure or pier for loading coal from wagons onto ships.
“The coal came doon to the staithes by rail.”
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staithes In A Sentence
The coal came doon to the staithes by rail.
Origin & Usage
From Old English 'staeth', a landing place.
People Also Ask
What are staithes?
Staithes are piers or structures built to load coal from railway wagons onto waiting ships.
Where does 'staithes' come from?
It comes from the Old English word 'staeth', meaning a landing place.
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