stannary Meaning, Definition & Usage

Stan"na*ry adjective

Etymology

L. stannum tin, an alloy of silver and lead.

Definitions

1. Of or pertaining to tin mines, or tin works.

   The stannary courts of Devonshire and Cornwall, for the administration of justice among the tinners therein, are also courts of record. Blackstone.

Stan"na*ry noun

Etymology

LL. stannaria.

Wordforms

plural Stannaries

Definitions

1. A tin mine; tin works. Bp. Hall.