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Meaning of tommyknocker | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1
ˈtɒmiːnɒkə

Definitions

A mythical creature, like a brownie or leprechaun, believed to live in underground tunnels; later associated with dead miners.

Examples

“Then he's down one of these adits, talking to the tommyknockers, more'n likely.”

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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