Canallers

/kəˈnælərz/ noun

Definition

Plural of canaller; multiple workers involved in canal operations, maintenance, or construction.

Etymology

From canaller plus -s for plural. Collective term from the era of British canal commerce.

Kelly Says

Working-class canallers had entire subcultures with their own dialects, traditions, and boat decorations—they were a distinct community within industrial Britain.

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