Comstock Lode

noun

1. the most valuable deposit of silver ore ever recorded, discovered in 1859 by Henry T. P. Comstock near Virginia City, Nevada.

Comstock Lode

/ ˈkɒm-; ˈkʌmˌstɒk /

noun

1. an extensive gold and silver vein in W Nevada, near Virginia City

Word History and Origins

Origin of Comstock Lode¹

C19: named after T. P. Comstock (1820–70), American prospector

Example Sentences

Overspeculation in the Comstock lode brought economic unrest.

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Scores of miners staked their claims upon or near the Comstock lode and most of them sought capital in San Francisco.

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It had felt the wonderful activity that resulted from the discovery of the Comstock lode in Virginia City.

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The Comstock lode has given up an amazing amount of precious metal.

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Such a device as this was being worked by Jim's father when the Comstock Lode was discovered.

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