ordurous (ordurus)

[ IMG:content-1823.jpg:[blocks in formation] To draw apart the body he hath kill'd; O'er whom his very madne , like some ore Among a mineral of metals base, Shows itself pure: he weeps for what is done. Shak., Hamlet, iv. 1. 25. The liquid ore he drain'd Into fit moulds prepared; from which he form'd First his own tools: then, what might else be wrought Fusil or graven in metal. Milton , P. L., xi. 570. Bell-metal ore. See bell - metal. - Clinton ore, a peculiar form of iron ore occurring in the Clinton group, in the United States, at numerous points, from Wisconsin through Canada into New York and down the eastern slope of the Appal a chi an range. It is a hematite, but often takes the form of small flattened grains or disks: hence occasionally called flaxseed ore. It is quite frequently more or le pulverulent, staining the hands deep red, and hence called dyestone ore. The Clinton ore is of great economical importance, but has the defect of containing considerable phosphoric acid. Also called fo il ore. - Coral ore. See coral.-Float-ore. Same as float - mineral. - Graphic ore. Same as graphic gold (which see, under gold ). Gray, horse-flesh, mora , etc., ore. See the qualifying words. -Mock ore, blende. - Peacock ore. Same as erubescite. -Round ore. Same as leap -ore. (See also kidney -ore, needle-ore.)