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stannary

/stan-uh-ree/US // ˈstæn ə ri //UK // (ˈstænərɪ) //

楠木,楠楠,楠竹

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    plural stan·na·ries.British.

    • : a tin-mining region or district.
    • : a place where tin is mined or smelted.

Examples

  • The Stannary Courts, we are informed, were utterly corrupt and saturated with the spirit of perjury and injustice.

  • Ashburton is one of the old stannary towns, and besides mining, it was known for its trade in woollen goods, especially serges.

  • Stannary, stan′ar-i, adj. of or relating to tin mines or works.

  • It was one of the six stannary towns, and prior to 1832 returned two members to Parliament.

  • Ashburton (Essebretona, Asperton, Ashperton) is a borough by prescription and an ancient stannary town.

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