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Sprue (?), n. [Etymol. uncertain.]
1. Founding (a)
Strictly, the hole through which melted metal is poured into the gate, and thence into the mold.
The waste piece of metal cast in this hole; hence, dross.
2. Med.
Same as Sprew.
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