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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1762
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OFF-CUT, n. In Mining: An interruption of or intrusion in a coal-seam.m.Lth. 1762 Session Papers, Drummond v. Ferrier (22 Jan.) 35:
What they mean by an Off-cut, is a Place where the Sand comes in, in Place of the Coal.
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