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lode definition

lode (lōd)

noun

  1. a vein containing important quantities of metallic ore and filling a well-defined fissure in the rock
  2. any flat deposit of valuable ore separated from the adjoining rock by definite boundaries
  3. any abundant or rich source

Etymology: var. of load (ME lode < OE lad) retaining etym. senses “course, way”

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