Category:Stannary

Stan"na*ry, a. Etym: [l. stannum tin, an alloy of silver and lead.]

Defn: of or pertaining to tin mines, or tin works. The stannary courts of devonshire and cornwall, for the Administration of justice among the tinners therein, are also courts Of record. Blackstone.

Stannary Stan"na*ry, n.; pl. Stannaries. Etym: [ll. stannaria.]

Defn: a tin mine; tin works. Bp. Hall.