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coal hod
noun
- a small pail for carrying coal; a coal scuttle.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of coal hod1
First recorded in 1815–25
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Example Sentences
Fanny opened the coal-hod, intending to put fresh coals on the dying fire; but, to her distress, found that the hod was empty.
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He is tired and cross, and doesn't want to sling ashes nor bang a coal-hod.
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To our poor, racked frames a coal-hod would not have suggested more discomfort.
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The round, smooth coals that Dicky discovered in the coal-hod made a pair of expressive black eyes.
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"Didn't come," grunted Marty, and picked up the empty coal hod.
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