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† ˈmagnus Obs. [var. of manganese: cf. magnase.] Black oxide of manganese, used in the Staffordshire potteries.
1640Rates in Noorthouck London (1773) 838/2 Malt, the quarter ½d. Magnus, the cwt. 1d. 1686Plot Staffordsh. 123 The Motley-colour..is procured by blending the Lead with Manganese, by the Workmen call'd Magnus. |