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TOMMY-KNOCKER [1 record]

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Record 1 1995-03-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ore Extraction and Transport
DEF

His being supposed to be responsible for the creaking of timbers in the mine; the ghost of a man killed in a mine.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Extraction et transport du minerai
OBS

Littéralement «Thomas qui frappe» («knocker» est l'instrument -une assiette en métal sur laquelle on frappe- utilisé pour avertir de sa présence dans un détour de couloir).

Spanish

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