| 释义 |
tommy-knocker
\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 |