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词汇 tommyknocker
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Definition of tommyknocker in English:

tommyknocker

noun ˈtɒmɪnɒkəˈtɑmiˌnɑkər
US
  • (in folklore) a ghost or other supernatural being believed to inhabit mines.

Origin

Late 19th century: from Tommy, nickname for the given name Thomas + knocker (sense 4).

Definition of tommyknocker in US English:

tommyknocker

nounˈtämēˌnäkərˈtɑmiˌnɑkər
US
  • (in folklore) a ghost or other supernatural being believed to inhabit mines.

Origin

Late 19th century: from Tommy, nickname for the given name Thomas + knocker (sense 4).

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