"miner's figure" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Calque of German Bergmannsfigur. Etymology templates: {{calque|en|de|Bergmannsfigur}} Calque of German Bergmannsfigur Head templates: {{head|en|noun}} miner's figure
  1. A wooden figure of a miner, usually bearing one or two candles, traditionally used as a Christmas decoration in the Ore Mountains of central Europe. Wikipedia link: miner's figure Translations (Translations): Bargmannl [Erzgebirgisch, neuter] (East Central German), Bergmannsfigur [feminine] (German)
    Sense id: en-miner's_figure-en-noun-t5BAAWdr Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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