clearcole

1 of 2

noun

clear·​cole

ˈklirˌkōl

plural -s

: a priming of size mixed with whiting or white lead used especially in house painting

also : a size upon which gold leaf is applied in gilding

clearcole

2 of 2

transitive verb

"

-ed/-ing/-s

: to coat or paint with clearcole

Word History

Etymology

Noun

partial translation of French claire colle, from claire clear + colle glue, from (assumed) Vulgar Latin colla, from Greek kolla

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