stowce

stowce
noun or stowse \\ˈstōs\ (-s)
Etymology: origin unknown
archaic : a windlass for hoisting ore

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  • Stowce — Stowce, n. (Mining) (a) A windlass. (b) A wooden landmark, to indicate possession of mining land. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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  • stowse — noun see stowce * * * stowse variant of stowce …   Useful english dictionary

  • stose — obs. form of stowce …   Useful english dictionary

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