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coaled
We have found lemma(root) word of coaled : coal.
Definitions
[kəʊl], (Noun)
Definitions:
- a combustible black or dark brown rock consisting chiefly of carbonized plant matter, found mainly in underground seams and used as fuel
(e.g: two bags of coal)
Phrases:
- coals to Newcastle
- haul someone over the coals
Origin
:
Old English col (in the senses ‘glowing ember’ and ‘charred remnant’), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch kool and German Kohle. The sense ‘combustible mineral used as fuel’ dates from Middle English
[kəʊl], (Verb)
Definitions:
- provide with a supply of coal
(e.g: ships had to be coaled and supplied)
Phrases:
- coals to Newcastle
- haul someone over the coals
Origin
:
Old English col (in the senses ‘glowing ember’ and ‘charred remnant’), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch kool and German Kohle. The sense ‘combustible mineral used as fuel’ dates from Middle English
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