bog-iron ore

[ bog-ahy-ern, bawg- ]

noun

, Mineralogy.

1. a deposit of impure limonite formed in low, wet areas.

Word History and Origins

Origin of bog-iron ore¹

First recorded in 1780–90

Example Sentences

To court her for her money, to kiss her into taking her money out of good mortgages and putting it into bog iron ore?

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Bog iron ore is common on the north-east side of the lake, and is worked.

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The bog-iron-ore, and swamp iron ore belong to this species.

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This park contains many ponds and miry places, and is said to be underlaid everywhere with bog iron-ore.

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An enormous output of lumber comes down to Three Rivers, and the district also produces much bog iron ore.

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