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CLEARCOLES
Verb
clearcoles
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of clearcole
Source: Wiktionary
CLEARCOLE
Clear"cole`, n. [F. claire colle clear glue; clair clear (f. claire) + colle glue, Gr. ]
Definition: A priming of size mixed with whiting or white lead, used in house painting, etc.; also, a size upon which gold leaf is applied in gilding.
Clear"cole`, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Clearcoled; p. pr. & vb. n. Clearcoling.]
Definition: To coat or paint with clearcole.
CLEARCOLE
Clear"cole`, n. [F. claire colle clear glue; clair clear (f. claire) + colle glue, Gr. ]
Definition: A priming of size mixed with whiting or white lead, used in house painting, etc.; also, a size upon which gold leaf is applied in gilding.
Clear"cole`, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Clearcoled; p. pr. & vb. n. Clearcoling.]
Definition: To coat or paint with clearcole.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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