01 n. A name given by English miners to sphalerite, or zinc blende; -- called also false galena. See Blende.
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A name given by English miners to sphalerite, or zinc blende; -- called also false galena. See Blende.(Min.) Also: false galena See: Blende
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Caramel or burnt sugar, used to color wines, spirits, ground coffee, etc.
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3.
A large leather vessel for beer, etc.[Obs.]
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4.
The Quercus nigra, or barren oak.(Bot.)
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5.
The ensign of a pirate.