Lode (lōd), n. [AS. lād way, journey, fr. līðan to go. See Lead to guide, and cf. Load a burden.] 1. A water course or way; a reach of water.
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Down that long, dark lode . . . he and his brother skated home in triumph. C. Kingsley.
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2. (Mining) A metallic vein; any regular vein or course, whether metallic or not.
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