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mines

3 entries found.



Main Entry:
3mine
Function:
noun
Etymology:
Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Vulgar Latin *mina, probably of Celtic origin; akin to Welsh mwyn ore
Date:
14th century
1 a: a pit or excavation in the earth from which mineral substances are taken b: an ore deposit2: a subterranean passage under an enemy position3: an encased explosive that is placed in the ground or in water and set to explode when disturbed4: a rich source of supply
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