In article ,
The Natural Philosopher wrote:
I vividly remember, in my youth, coal being delivered in 1 cwt sacks,
which were carried in ion the back of a 'coal man'

I have even more reason to remember actually delivering* 1cwt sacks (of
potatoes) in my youth!

*First holiday job during Christmas break. I took care to get less
backbreaking jobs thereafter. ;-)

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