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hoggers
What does hoggers mean?
The short trousers worn by pitmen underground.
"The miners worked in their hoggers in the heat."
Origin
North East mining dialect.
Frequently asked questions
What are hoggers?
Hoggers are the short working trousers worn by pitmen underground in North East collieries.
Why did miners wear hoggers?
The short trousers helped miners cope with the heat working underground at the coalface.
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