checkweighman en · NOUN
Etymology
From check + weigh + -man.
Meanings
- A person, elected by miners, whose task is to check what the mine owner's weighman states has been the amount of coal that has been mined; used especially if the miners' wages are related to production.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| checkweighmen | Number=Plur | lexicographic |