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A local name for the igneous rocks of Derbyshire, England; -- said by some to be derived from the German todter stein, meaning dead stone, that is, stone which contains no ores.

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  1. n. A local name for the igneous rocks of Derbyshire, England; -- said by some to be derived from the German todter stein, meaning dead stone, that is, stone which contains no ores.
  2. n. Bufonite, formerly regarded as a precious stone, and worn as a jewel. See Bufonite.
  3. 1. (Min.) A local name for the igneous rocks of Derbyshire, England; -- said by some to be derived from the German todter stein, meaning dead stone, that is, stone which contains no ores. 2. Bufonite, formerly regarded as a precious stone, and worn as a jewel. See Bufonite.
  4. A local name for the igneous rocks of Derbyshire, England; --said by some to be derived from the German todter stein, meaning deadstone, that is, stone which contains no ores.
  5. n. A local name for the igneous rocks of Derbyshire, England; -- said by some to be derived from the German todter stein, meaning dead stone, that is, stone which contains no ores. n. Bufonite, formerly regarded as a precious stone, and worn as a jewel. See Bufonite.