bort
or boart, bortz
low-quality diamond, in granular aggregate or small fragments, valuable only in crushed or powdered form, especially for industrial use as an abrasive.
Origin of bort
1Other words from bort
- borty, adjective
- Compare ballas, carbonado2.
Words Nearby bort
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How to use bort in a sentence
A bit of diamond bort, or even a clear though off-colour stone, may be employed.
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Mr. Witt's Widow | Anthony HopeLet me congratulate you, Mrs. bort, on having done your duty.
Mr. Witt's Widow | Anthony HopeNow, who the deuce is Susan bort, and what the deuce does she mean?
Mr. Witt's Widow | Anthony HopeCaptns boy loves pigtail, so tie it up when bort an put in his pocket.
The Funny Side of Physic | A. D. Crabtre
British Dictionary definitions for bort
boart bortz (bɔːts)
/ (bɔːt) /
an inferior grade of diamond used for cutting and drilling or, in powdered form, as an industrial abrasive
Origin of bort
1Derived forms of bort
- borty, adjective
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