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collier

 

[ หˆkษ’lษชษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

jewelry

A collier is a necklace or chain worn around the neck, typically made of precious metals such as gold or silver, and often adorned with gemstones or pearls.

Synonyms

chain, necklace

Examples of usage

  • She wore a beautiful diamond collier to the gala.
  • The collier she inherited from her grandmother was a family heirloom.
Context #2 | Noun

mining

A collier is a coal miner or a ship for transporting coal.

Synonyms

coal miner, coal ship

Examples of usage

  • The colliers worked long hours in the coal mines.
  • The collier ships transported coal across the ocean.
Context #3 | Noun

history

A collier was a person who made or dealt in charcoal.

Synonyms

charcoal dealer, charcoal maker

Examples of usage

  • The collier was responsible for supplying charcoal to blacksmiths and forges.
  • In medieval times, colliers played a crucial role in the iron industry.

Translations

Translations of the word "collier" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น colar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Halskette

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kalung

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐะผะธัั‚ะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ naszyjnik

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒƒใ‚ฏใƒฌใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท collier

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ collar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kolye

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ชฉ๊ฑธ์ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนู‚ุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nรกhrdelnรญk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nรกhrdelnรญk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้กน้“พ (xiร ngliร n)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ogrlica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรกlsmen

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะพะฝัˆะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒงแƒ”แƒšแƒกแƒแƒ‘แƒแƒ›แƒ˜ (qelsabami)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ boyunbaฤŸฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ collar

Etymology

The word 'collier' has multiple origins and meanings. It can be traced back to Middle English, where it referred to a person who made or sold charcoal. Over time, the term evolved to also describe a coal miner or a ship used for transporting coal. In the context of jewelry, 'collier' is borrowed from French and represents a decorative necklace or chain worn around the neck. The diverse history of the word reflects its usage in different industries and cultural contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,435, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.