hade Meaning, Definition & Usage

Hade noun

Etymology

Cf. heald inclined, bowed down, G. halde declivity.

Definitions

1. The descent of a hill. Obs.
2. (Mining) The inclination or deviation from the vertical of any mineral vein.

Hade intransitive verb

Definitions

1. (Mining) To deviate from the vertical; -- said of a vein, fault, or lode.