bort

Or boart,

[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

Other Word Forms

• borty 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

At one point years ago, Sylmar basketball coach Bort Escorto stopped reporting scores.

From Los Angeles Times

“They’re the surprise team,” Sylmar coach Bort Escoto said.

From Los Angeles Times

Sylmar basketball coach Bort Escoto said San Fernando’s bus had arrived on Wednesday when he was told the game had been canceled.

From Los Angeles Times

Sylmar 63, Dorsey 55: In season No. 30 at Sylmar for coach Bort Escoto, the Spartans received 23 points from Gabe Sidon and 15 points from Joe Dickson.

From Los Angeles Times

When a rare blizzard struck the area this year, Ms. Carleton and her husband, Bort Carleton, converted her shop into a relief center.

From Salon

Related Words

• gem 
• jewel 
• rhinestone