PRILLS

Noun

prills

plural of prill

Proper noun

Prills

plural of Prill

Source: Wiktionary


PRILL

Prill, n. Etym: [Cf. Brill.] (Zoöl.)

Definition: The brill.

Prill, v. i.

Definition: To flow. [Obs.] Stow.

Prill, n.

Definition: A stream. [Obs.] Davies (Microcosmos).

Prill, n. Etym: [Etymol. uncertain.]

1. (Mining) (a) A nugget of virgin metal. (b) Ore selected for excellence.

2. The button of metal from an assay.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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