| lode | 1. A water course or way; a reach of water. "Down that long, dark lode . . . He and his brother skated home in triumph." (C. Kingsley) 2. <chemical> A metallic vein; any regular vein or course, whether metallic or not. Origin: AS. Lad way, journey, fr. Lioan to go. See Lead to guide, and cf. Load a burden. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| lodestone | <chemical> A piece of magnetic iron ore possessing polarity like a magnetic needle. See Magnetite. Origin: Load, lode + stone. <chemical> Same as Loadstone. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |