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(-ər)

noun

a person whose work is digging coal, ore, etc. in a mine
Archaic a soldier who mines enemy installations, etc.

Origin: ME minour < OFr < miner, to mine

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noun

One whose work or business it is to extract ore or minerals from the earth.
A machine for the automatic extraction of minerals, especially of coal.
A soldier, often a specialist, engaged in mining operations.
Zoology A leaf miner.

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