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Definition of Navvy
Navvy

Originally, a laborer on canals for internal navigation; hence, a laborer on other public works, as in building railroads, embankments, etc.

Related Definitions:
As, Building, For, Hence, In, Internal, Laborer, Navigation, On, Originally, Other, Public


Navvy Translations

navvy in German is Streckenarbeiter
navvy in Swedish is byggnadsarbetare, rallare


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