Lue
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ljuː/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Lue is a verb meaning (mining, dialect, transitive) To sift using a sieve, particularly in mining tin or silver.
Meaning
(mining, dialect, transitive) To sift using a sieve, particularly in mining tin or silver.
Example Sentences
Cornwall... The fine [sc. tin] is lewed in a fine sierce.
Cardiganshire... That which is thus Buddled they lue with a thick hair sieve close wrought in a tub of water.
Word Forms
- lues
- lued
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hing, salt, mine, noodle, lime, prospect.
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