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† ˈlenic, a. (n.) Mining. Obs. rare—1. [? f. Gr. λην-ός wine-press + -ic.] (See quot.)
1612S. Sturtevant Metallica 37 Lenicks are peculiar Metallical instruments which worke their opperation and effect by pressing, impressioning, or moulding... There is great vse of these Lenick instruments, for the tempering and commixing of Sea-coale and Stone-coale. |