slocking stone
slocking stone · slocking stones
A rich piece of ore displayed in order to tempt people to embark in a mining enterpriseA rich piece of ore displayed in order to tempt people to embark in a mining enterprise.
Meaning
1 senses(Cornwall, obsolete)A rich piece of ore displayed in order to tempt people to embark in a mining enterprise.
Forms
plural: slocking stones| Singular | slocking stone |
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See also
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