coal-meter en · NOUN
Etymology
From Middle English colmetere, equivalent to coal + meter (“one who measures”).
Meanings
- (UK, historical) A licensed or official measurer of coal; (especially in London) One responsible for supervising the loading, unloading, and weighing of coal to ensure accurate quantity and payment.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| coalmeter | alternative | lexicographic | |
| coal meter | alternative | lexicographic | |
| coal-meters | Number=Plur | lexicographic |