Scove
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Scove is a noun meaning (UK, dialect, Cornwall, mining) Rich, pure tin ore.
Meaning
(UK, dialect, Cornwall, mining) Rich, pure tin ore.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To cover with clay so as to prevent the escape of heat in burning.
Word Forms
- scoves
- scoving
- scoved
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include kiln, kilns, loot, corve, streamworks, scovel.
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