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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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†BA(T)CHELOR COAL, n. (See quots.)Sc. 1911 S.D.D.:
Bachelor coal. Dead coal which does not burn, but only turns white.Sth. 1879 Jam.5:
Batchelor coal, a species of dead coal which appears white in the fire.
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