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Definition of Tinstones
1. tinstone [n] - See also: tinstone
Lexicographical Neighbors of Tinstones
Literary usage of Tinstones
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Geology of Falmouth and Truro and of the Mining District of Camborne and by James Bastian Hill (1906)
"The history of the tinstones from ... J JH Collins, "On Some Cornish Tinstones
and Tin Capels." Min. May., 1883, p. ..."
2. The Living Age by Making of America Project, Eliakim Littell, Robert S. Littell (1868)
"... fared very badly;—for his windows were not only broken, but his furniture and
mirrors were destroyed by tinstones that were thrown. Mr. Mildmay, I say, ..."
3. The Rebellion Record: A Diary of American Events, with Documents, Narratives by Frank Moore, Edward Everett (1862)
"... of which seem to be as diverse a^ tinstones told by the passengers. Confidence in
the sagacity of General Burnside leads me to ..."
4. Putnam's Magazine: Original Papers on Literature, Science, Art, and National by John Walter Osborne (1854)
"... we shall find that the greater part of tinstones alleged in evidence were mere
mischievous freaks, in which we immediately recognize the mad prank^ of ..."
5. Labrador, the Country and the People by Wilfred Thomason Grenfell (1909)
"The numerous masons seem to be very particular about the size of tinstones and
the shape and position of their domiciles. One will make a beautiful tube of ..."
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