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Streaming For Tin

The process of working tin in Cornwall and Devon. The right to stream must not be exercised so as to interfere with the rights of other private individuals; e. g., either by withdrawing or by polluting or choking up the water-courses or waters of others; and the statutes 23 Hem VIII. c. 8, and 27 Hen. VIII. c. 23, Impose a penalty of £20 for the offense. Brown

Source: Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed (1910)