CultureAugust 15, 2026

collieries

KOL-yuh-reez

Definition

Coal mines and their associated buildings or facilities.

Etymology

Derived from the Middle English 'coliere' (coal dealer), which stems from the Old English 'col' (coal), ultimately reflecting the historical importance of the coal industry in British and American labor history.

In the news

The article mentions that collieries would close during the holiday to allow families to travel to the parks for celebrations, highlighting the historical dominance of coal mining in the local economy.

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Pottsville Republican Herald

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