(definition) by Webster 1913 Tue Dec 21 1999 at 23:56:25

Gorce (?), n. [OF. gort, nom. gorz, gulf, L. gurges whirlpool, gulf, stream. See Gorge.]

A pool of water to keep fish in; a wear.

[Obs.] <-- "wear" here is in the sense of "weir". But why the less-common word? -->

 

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