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One who places or arranges something.

One who deals in stolen goods; a fence.

(sheep) A lamb whose mother has died and which has transferred its attachment to an object, such as a bush or rock, in the locality.

A place where the superficial detritus is washed for gold, etc.

(by extension) Any place holding treasures.

Alluvial; occurring in a deposit of sand or earth on a river-bed or bank, particularly with reference to precious metals such as gold or silver