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leadwork

noun
lead·work | \ˈled-ˌwərk \

Definition of leadwork 

: articles made of or work done in lead

First Known Use of leadwork

1641, in the meaning defined above

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lead with

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lead wool

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leadwort

leady

leaf

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The first known use of leadwork was in 1641

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