(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 1:26:02

Nick"ing, n. [From Nick, v. t.] Coal Mining (a)

The cutting made by the hewer at the side of the face.

(b) pl.

Small coal produced in making the nicking.

 

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