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diggings Definition

dig·gings (dig′iŋz, -inz)

  1. materials dug out
  2. a place where digging or mining, esp. gold mining, is done
  3. Slang
    1. place, or locality
    2. one's lodging or quarters

diggings Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • medieval: Just inland, you'll enjoy Britain's newest National Park, the Broads, formed from medieval peat diggings.
  • gold: I think I wrote to you that Ingram was gone to the gold diggings and Sarah was staying with me until his return.
  • old: We explored the road verge north from the Falcon and then followed the track leading in to the old peat diggings.

Noun used with modifier

peat: Just inland, you'll enjoy Britain's newest National Park, the Broads, formed from medieval peat diggings.