trogue

English

Etymology

Compare German Trog (“trough”), English trough.

Noun

trogue (plural trogues)

  1. (mining) A wooden trough forming a drain.[1]

References
  1. Rossiter W[orthington] Raymond (1881) “Trogue”, in A Glossary of Mining and Metallurgical Terms. […], Easton, Pa.: [American] Institute [of Mining Engineers], […], →OCLC.

“trogue”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC.

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