释义 |
† ouge Mining. Obs. [Derivation unknown: cf. wough.] The hard or compact rock forming the sides of a metallic vein.
1747Hooson Miner's Dict. s.v. Bind, The more nearer they resemble the Nature of the approaching Ouges, and are easily distinguished by the experienced Miner. Ibid. Q iij, The true set of the Vein is when it cuts into the hard Rock, and formes hard and firme Sides or Ouges. |