General
pitman
What does pitman mean?
A coal miner; historically the archetypal Geordie.
"His grandfather was a pitman doon the colliery."
Origin
'Pit' (coal mine) plus 'man'.
Frequently asked questions
What is a pitman?
A pitman is a coal miner, historically seen as the archetypal Geordie working man.
Where does 'pitman' come from?
It combines 'pit', meaning a coal mine, with 'man'.
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