noun.
The act of excavating, especially with spade or shovel, or, in general, with simple tools and without the aid of blasting.
noun.
The act of undermining; plotting; manœuvering.
noun.
plural That which is dug out.
noun.
plural A region or locality where mining is carried on.
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noun.
plural Region; place; locality: as, business is dull in these diggings.