Etymology

colliers

Col·li·ers
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Today it means: A town in Newfoundland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Full definition →

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The story

The name of the town may derive from the surname Collier. The area around the town formerly hosted a large charcoal burning industry. See also Carbonear.

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