‖n. [ NL., fr. Lavoisier, the celebrated French chemist. ] (Chem.) A supposed new metallic element, which was said to have been discovered in pyrites, and some other minerals, and to be of a silver-white color, and malleable. It is not currently (1998) a recognized element. [ 1913 Webster +PJC ]
n. [ Cf. Icel ver sea, vöar a fenced-in landing place. ] An inlet, bay, or creek; -- so called in the Orkney and Shetland Islands. Jamieson. [ 1913 Webster ]