Associations to the word «Navvy»

Wiktionary

NAVVY, noun. (British) a laborer on a civil engineering project such as a canal or railroad
NAVVY, verb. (British) (intransitive) To carry out physical labor on a civil engineering project.

Dictionary definition

NAVVY, noun. A laborer who is obliged to do menial work.

Wise words

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Dhammapada