"smitham" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Perhaps compare English smeddum (“fine powder, lump ore, etc.”). Etymology templates: {{cog|en|smeddum||fine powder, lump ore, etc.}} English smeddum (“fine powder, lump ore, etc.”) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} smitham (uncountable)
  1. (UK, obsolete) Small lumps of ore which free miners scavenged because small quantities were exempt from payment of taxes. The practice ended in 1760 when the Duke of Devonshire challenged the tax exemption. Tags: UK, obsolete, uncountable Categories (topical): Mining Related terms: smeddum

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