"witts" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} witts (uncountable)
  1. (mining, UK, dialect, Cornwall) Tin ore freed from earthy matter by stamping. Tags: Cornwall, UK, dialectal, uncountable Categories (topical): Mining
    Sense id: en-witts-en-noun-QC~3dP3n Categories (other): British English, Cornish English, English entries with incorrect language header Topics: business, mining

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