Etymology

bord

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Today it means: The coalface parallel to the natural fissures. Full definition →

First used 11th–17th c.
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bord · noun1

See board.

bord · noun2

From board, which is also a less common variant of bord; probably from the former practice of laying boards in mine passageways to form a relatively smooth surface along which the coal was dragged in sledges.

First known use, by meaning

  • 11th–17th c. Obsolete form of board.
  • 14th–17th c. Obsolete form of bourd.

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