Stannaries

/ (ˈstænərɪz) /


noun
  1. the Stannaries a tin-mining district of Devon and Cornwall, formerly under the jurisdiction of special courts

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How to use Stannaries in a sentence

  • This Prince 'much augmented the powers of the Stannaries of Devon and Cornwall, and under his auspices they thrived exceedingly.'

  • His name was Simon Carfax, and he came as the captain of a gang from one of the Cornish Stannaries.

    Lorna Doone | R. D. Blackmore
  • The Stannaries were divided into five districts, of which Penwith and Kerrier formed one.

  • As Warden of the Stannaries he introduced reforms which greatly mitigated the hardships of the miners.

    Raleigh | Edmund Gosse
  • This is still the principal town of the Stannaries, wherein the court is held relating to those causes.