noun.
The metalliferous ore that fills a fissure in a rock formation.
noun.
A vein of mineral ore deposited between clearly demarcated layers of rock.
noun.
A rich source or supply.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
noun.
A Middle English form of load.
noun.
A way; path.
noun.
A reach of water; an open ditch for carrying off water from a fen.
noun.
A metalliferous deposit having more or less of a vein-like character—that is, having a certain degree of regularity, and being confined within walls.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
noun.
A water course or way; a reach of water.
noun.
A metallic vein; any regular vein or course, whether metallic or not.
noun.
 A vein of metallicore that lies within definite boundaries, or within a fissure.
noun.
A rich source of supply.
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noun.
a deposit of valuable ore occurring within definite boundaries separating it from surrounding rocks
Word Usage
"Sometimes he sends them down to the mines, to show the men who work there where the richest lode is to be found; and if the miners grumble, or are discontented, the Pixies lead them astray by lighting false fires."