1. (n.) A name given by English miners to sphalerite, or zinc blende; -- called also false galena. See Blende.

2. (n.) Caramel or burnt sugar, used to color wines, spirits, ground coffee, etc.

3. (n.) A large leather vessel for beer, etc.

4. (n.) The Quercus nigra, or barren oak.

5. (n.) The ensign of a pirate.