释义 |
† strough, v. Obs. rare—1. [? Corrupt var. of trough v. (which, however, is not recorded in this sense).] trans. ? To subject (a mineral deposit) to a process by which the ore or metal is separated from other matter.
1618S. Atkinson Gold Mynes Scot. (Bannatyne Club) 2 Sufficient water..with which all sorts of earth are to be washed or scowred, else buddled, and so stroughed. |