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umpire [′əm‚pīr] (mining engineering) An assay made by a third party to settle the difference in assays made by the purchaser and the seller of ore. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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When the battle was at its height, a Sprat lifted its head out of the waves and said that he would reconcile their differences if they would accept him as an umpire. When it was noticed that no umpire ever survived a game, umpiring got to be unpopular. Who shall settle the terms of peace, and in case of disputes what umpire shall decide between them and compel acquiescence? |
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