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Webster's 1828 Dictionary

POTTERN-ORE

n.A species of ore, which, from its aptness to vitrify like the glazing of potter's ware, the miners call by this name.

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

POTTERN

POTTERN Pot "tern, a.

 

Defn: Of or pertaining to potters. Pottern ore, a species of ore which, from its aptness to vitrify like the glazing of potter's wares, the miners call by this name. Boyle.