prill

Prill, n. Etym: [Cf. Brill.] (Zoöl.) Defn: The brill. Prill, v. i. Defn: To flow. [Obs.] Stow. Prill, n. Defn: A stream. [Obs.] Davies (Microcosmos). Prill, n. Etym: [Etymol. uncertain.] 1. (Mining) (a) A nugget of virgin metal. (b) Ore selected for excellence. 2. The button of metal from an assay.

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