1. (n.) A round pit of stone, lined with clay, for receiving the metal on its first fusion.

2. (n.) The cistern or reservoir made at the lowest point of a mine, from which is pumped the water which accumulates there.

3. (n.) A pond of water for salt works.

4. (n.) A puddle or dirty pool.

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