| Word | navvy |
|---|---|
| Definition | n. (British, dated) An unskilled laborer, especially one engaged in moving earth for a transportation corridor. |
| Sentence | The navvy can feast his eyes on the world’s masterpieces at the National Gallery, Hampton Court, Tate Gallery, and Dulwich. |
| Source | The Intellectual Life of the British Working Classes, Jonathan Rose |
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