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bord

Bord (noun) means the coalface parallel to the natural fissures.

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The coalface parallel to the natural fissures.
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Etymology

From board, which is also a less common variant of bord; probably from the former practice of laying boards in mine passageways to form a relatively smooth surface along which the coal was dragged in sledges.

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"bord" (noun) means the coalface parallel to the natural fissures.

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