placer
Pronunciation:
/ˈpleɪsə(ɹ)/noun
Definitions
One who places or arranges something.
One who deals in stolen goods; a fence.
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/ˈpleɪsə(ɹ)/Definitions
One who places or arranges something.
One who deals in stolen goods; a fence.
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(sheep) A lamb whose mother has died and which has transferred its attachment to an object, such as a bush or rock, in the locality.
/ˈpleɪsə(ɹ)/Definitions
A place where the superficial detritus is washed for gold, etc.
(by extension) Any place holding treasures.
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Alluvial; occurring in a deposit of sand or earth on a river-bed or bank, particularly with reference to precious metals such as gold or silver