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[buhd-l, bood-l]

bud·dle

[buhd-l, bood-l] noun, verb, -dled, -dling. Mining.
noun
1.
a shallow trough in which metalliferous ore is separated from gangue by means of running water.
verb (used with object)
2.
to wash (ore) in a buddle.

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Buddle is one of our favorite verbs.
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to run away hurriedly; flee.
to steal or take dishonestly (money, esp. public funds, or property entrusted to one's care); embezzle.

Origin:
1525–35; of uncertain origin

bud·dler, noun
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buddle (ˈbʌdəl)
 
n
1.  a sloping trough in which ore is washed
 
vb
2.  (tr) to wash (ore) in a buddle
 
[C16: of unknown origin]

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