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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1609
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(Schaddering,) Shaddering, vbl. n. [17th c. Eng. shadder (1622) to break up the larger pieces of ore, of unknown origin. Perh. connected with e.m.E. shalder (1577) to crumble, or ME and e.m.E. schateren (c1330), shatter (a1530) to break in pieces by a sudden blow, etc.] The action of breaking up ore. — 1609 Hilderstoun Silver Mines I 112b.
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