seasoning tub

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seasoning tub - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Seasoning \Sea"son*ing\, n.
     1. The act or process by which anything is seasoned.
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     2. That which is added to any species of food, to give it a
        higher relish, as salt, spices, etc.; a condiment.
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     3. Hence, something added to enhance enjoyment or relieve
        dullness; as, wit is the seasoning of conversation.
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              Political speculations are of so dry and austere a
              nature, that they will not go down with the public
              without frequent seasonings.          --Addison.
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     Seasoning tub (Bakery), a trough in which dough is set to
        rise. --Knight.
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