tin-streamn.
Usually in plural. See quot. 1891, and cf. stream tin n. at tin n. 1b.
ΘΚΠ
the world > the earth > minerals > mineral sources > [noun] > gravel containing tin
tin-stream1855
tin-gravel1874
1855 J. R. Leifchild Cornwall: Mines & Miners 200 There is no regularity in these tin-streams, as they are of different breadths, though seldom less than a fathom.
1891 Labour Commission Gloss. A tin streams (not stream) deals either with alluvial deposits or with the refuse of the mines..and separates what is valuable..by washing processes.
Derivatives
ˈtin-ˌstreamer n. one who obtains tin from a deposit of sand or gravel by washing.
ΘΚΠ
society > occupation and work > worker > workers according to type of work > manual or industrial worker > miner > [noun] > one who mines metals > tin-miner > specific
spadiard1610
bounder1702
stream-tinner1839
tin-streamer1839
tin-bounder1865
1839 H. T. De la Beche Rep. Geol. Cornwall xiii. 405 Whole ground, as the tin-streamers term the stanniferous gravel and superincumbent beds which have not been previously disturbed by the old men.
1899 S. Baring-Gould Bk. of West II. 83 This rubble has been turned over and over by tin-streamers.
ˈtin-ˌstreaming n. the washing of tin from such a deposit.
ΘΚΠ
society > occupation and work > industry > mining > [noun] > washing or streaming > for tin
tin-streaming1839
tin-washing1839
buddling1869
1839 H. T. De la Beche Rep. Geol. Cornwall xv. 545 Tin-streaming seems to have been conducted in Pryce's time much as it is at present.
1881 H. H. Drake in Athenæum 1 Oct. 432/3 Tin-streaming was a wealthy and influential industry, that enriched landlords, tenants, and ‘bounders’, who..set Acts at defiance.
This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1912; most recently modified version published online September 2021).
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