smeddum

noun

The powder or finest part of ground malt; also, powder, of whatever kind.

noun

Sagacity; quickness of apprehension; gumption; spirit; mettle.

noun

Ore small enough to pass through the wire bottom of the sieve ; in coal-mining, fine slack ; also, a layer of clay or shale between two beds of coal

noun

Fine powder; flour.

noun

Smitham.

noun

Zest, energy; pluck.