TOMMY-KNOCKER


Meaning of TOMMY-KNOCKER in English

ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ noun

Usage: often capitalized T

Etymology: probably from Tommy (nickname for Thomas ) + knocker; from his being supposed to be responsible for the creaking of timbers in the mine

West : the ghost of a man killed in a mine

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