FOSSICKING

Verb

fossicking

present participle of fossick

Noun

fossicking (plural fossickings)

The act of one who fossicks; a search for gold, gems, etc. or (figuratively) information.

Source: Wiktionary

FOSSICK

Fos"sick, v. i. [Dial. E. fossick, fossuck, a troublesome person, fussick to potter over one's work, fussock to bustle about; of uncertain origin. Cf. Fuss.]

1. (Mining)

Definition: To search for gold by picking at stone or earth or among roots in isolated spots, picking over abandoned workings, etc.; hence, to steal gold or auriferous matter from another's claim. [Australia]

2. To search about; to rummage.

A man who has fossicked in nature's byways. D. Macdonald.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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