1. (n.) One of a succession of niches or platforms, one above another, to hold ore which is thrown successively from platform to platform, and thus raised to a higher level.

2. (n.) A place where butcher's meat is sold.

3. (n.) A place for slaughtering animals for meat.

4. (v. i.) To walk awkwardly and unsteadily, as if the knees were weak; to shuffle along.

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