2. Noun. (mining obsolete) One who works the tailings of a mine to extract small pieces of marketable ore. ¹
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Definition of Caver
1. one that caves [n -S] - See also: caves
Lexicographical Neighbors of Caver
Literary usage of Caver
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Parliamentary Debates: Official Report by Northern Ireland Parliament. House of Commons (1898)
"On the motion of Mr. MORRISON (caver- sham), after " founders " the words " brass-
and iron-moulders " were inserted. Mr. FLATMAN (Géraldine) moved, ..."
2. Catalogue of the Library of the Theel: Seminary in Andover, Massby Oliver Alden Taylor, Andover theological seminary by Oliver Alden Taylor, Andover theological seminary (1838)
"Vigil of Venus. Translated by Parnell. (Not certainly Catullus'«. caver, Lewis,
Principal of an Educational Institution, at Charlotten- —Walsh's Brit. ..."