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Definition of Pitmen
1. pitman [n] - See also: pitman
Lexicographical Neighbors of Pitmen
Literary usage of Pitmen
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Report by Great Britain (1850)
"class of pitmen. The collection of books was excellent, and the rules ... I have
mentioned above that nearly the whole of the pitmen The Union of this ..."
2. The History and Description of Fossil Fuel, the Collieries, and Coal Trade by John Holland (1841)
"pitmen possess distinct Characteristics—Working in the Mines an ancient penal
employment—Intelligence of Colliers, and Individuals who have risen into ..."
3. Report of the Proceedings by Church congress (1882)
"... very great advantage in bringing pitmen to have respect for the Church of
England. There is not a single rite of the Church but they observe carefully. ..."
4. The Weekly Reporter by Great Britain. Parliament. House of Lords, Great Britain. Privy Council, Great Britain. Supreme Court of Judicature (1892)
"As a matter of fact, the plaintiff was what in Durham of late has been known as
a "Candy Hall" man—that is, a man engaged upon the eviction of pitmen from ..."
5. Lawyers' Reports Annotated by Lawyers Co-operative Publishing Company (1902)
"As a matter of fact, the plaintiff was what was known in the vicinity as a "Candy
Hall man," that Is, a man engaged upon tbe eviction of pitmen from their ..."
6. Archaeologia Aeliana, Or, Miscellaneous Tracts Relating to Antiquity (1858)
"Had not been long there till he observed a great number of pitmen ... Saw Mr.
Dean, who was with petitioner, coming from among the pitmen sore beaten, ..."
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