Sticking Tommy en · NOUN
Etymology
Derived from sticking (the tool's function) + the name Tommy (often used as a general term in the 19th century).
Meanings
- (colloquial) Miners safety candlestick.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sticking Tommies | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| sticking Tommy | alternative | lexicographic | |
| Tommy Stick | alternative | lexicographic |