Mining. ? Obs. [App. f. CAVE.] One who goes ‘about the mines to beg or steal ore from the miner’s coes, or to steal their stowes’ (Tapping, Gloss. Manlove’s Chron.).
1653. Manlove, Lead Mines, 117. To keep in awe Such as be cavers, or do rob men’s Coes.
1678–96. Phillips, Cavers (a word used by Miners), thieves that steal Oar out of the Mines.
1721–1800. in Bailey.
1747. Hooson, Miner’s Dict., S j. Sauntle [is] the first pee or bit of Ore that the Cavers find in a Morning by Purchassing.
