CLEARCOLING

Verb

clearcoling

present participle 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.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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