Definition of "colliers" [colliers]

• Plural form of collier. (noun)

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• ""Yes, lass; it's only a nickname the old tub got in the north, where they call the colliers coal-coffins, 'cause it's ten to one you'll go to the bottom in 'em every time ye go to sea.""
• "You don't think all the colliers are the same, all over the country?"
• "The colliers are the worst for that; they just go straight on, and expect you to get out of the way, and don't mind a rap about the rule of the road or anything else."