darby
Definition of darby
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1 : a plasterer's float consisting of a long narrow strip of wood with two handles
2 : a trowel with a handle elevated above the blade for use as a darby
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Origin and Etymology of darby
probably from the name Derby or Darby
darby
Definition of darby
-ed/-ing/-es
: to smooth with a darby
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