Oliffer

A type of mechanical hammer / Oliver hammer

In the black country we say:

Oliffer

This translates to:

A type of mechanical hammer / Oliver hammer

Example Sentence

The blacksmith used the oliffer to shape the metal.

Description

In the Black Country, an 'oliffer' or 'Oliver' refers to a type of foot-operated mechanical hammer, historically used in chain making and other metalworking trades.

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