clearcole

2 definitions found

clearcole - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Clearcole \Clear"cole`\, n. [F. claire colle clear glue; clair
     clear (f. claire) + colle glue, Gr. ?.]
     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.
     [Webster 1913 Suppl.]

  Clearcole \Clear"cole`\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Clearcoled; p.
     pr. & vb. n. Clearcoling.]
     To coat or paint with clearcole.
     [Webster 1913 Suppl.]