dross

1) The waste matter thrown off from ore in the smelting process.

1773 they will pay for the ore when but half drest or mixed with dirt whilst they will compel others ... to sift out all the dross, Swaledale. See OWR3/2/34.

places Swaledale
dates 1773

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