BLACKLEAD

blacklead

(verb) cover with graphite

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Verb

blacklead (third-person singular simple present blackleads, present participle blackleading, simple past and past participle blackleaded)

To cover, treat or polish with graphite

Noun

blacklead (uncountable)

Alternative form of black lead

Source: Wiktionary


Black`lead", v. t.

Definition: To coat or to polish with black lead.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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