bort

or boart, bortz

[ bawrt ]

noun

1. low-quality diamond, in granular aggregate or small fragments, valuable only in crushed or powdered form, especially for industrial use as an abrasive.

bort

/ bɔːt; bɔːts /

noun

1. an inferior grade of diamond used for cutting and drilling or, in powdered form, as an industrial abrasive

Derived Forms

• ˈborty, adjective

Other Words From

• borty adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of bort¹

1615–25; apparently metathetic variant of *brot ( Old English gebrot fragment); akin to Middle English brotel brittle, Old Norse brot fragment

Word History and Origins

Origin of bort¹

Old English gebrot fragment; related to Old Norse brot piece, Old High German broz bud

Example Sentences

A bit of diamond bort, or even a clear though off-colour stone, may be employed.

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Mrs. Bort received Neaera in a way most unbecoming to a pensioner.

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Let me congratulate you, Mrs. Bort, on having done your duty.

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Now, who the deuce is Susan Bort, and what the deuce does she mean?

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Captns boy loves pigtail, so tie it up when bort an put in his pocket.

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Related Words

• gem
• jewel
• rhinestone