coal-meter
(UK, now, _, chiefly, _, 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 qua
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(UK, now, _, chiefly, _, 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.
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