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• 55 occurrences of MOTHER LODE in the archives vs. 36 MOTHERLOADS... - ParloFax 08:55:59 04/24/07 (0)
  In Reply to: A "Q" for native English speaking members: what's the origin of the word "motherload"? posted by ParloFax on April 24, 2007 at 06:37:38:

  so I guess motherload has been used, by myself included, erroneously or as a wordplay or non-standard variant.
  
  

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• For starters, I believe... - Dingojazz 06:48:51 04/24/07 (0)
  In Reply to: A "Q" for native English speaking members: what's the origin of the word "motherload"? posted by ParloFax on April 24, 2007 at 06:37:38:

  the correct spelling is "mother lode", indeed, as in mining, referring to a rich deposit of ore or other desireable substance, such as coal. I.e. the main deposit, (the "mother") versus smaller less substantial (and less valuable) tributaries..

  My $.02,

  Cheers,

  K.
  
  

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• Re: A "Q" for native English speaking members: what's the origin of the word "motherload"? - darterboy 06:40:49 04/24/07 (1)
  In Reply to: A "Q" for native English speaking members: what's the origin of the word "motherload"? posted by ParloFax on April 24, 2007 at 06:37:38:

  It's "Mother Lode"

  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mother_Lode

  -Stott
  

  • Wikipedia definition   (Open in New Window)

  
  

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  • Also spells "mother lode", as common name - ParloFax 07:21:09 04/24/07 (0)
    In Reply to: Re: A "Q" for native English speaking members: what's the origin of the word "motherload"? posted by darterboy on April 24, 2007 at 06:40:49:

    in metals mining, when not referring to the specific Mother Lode of California.
    
    

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