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Definition of Tallowed
1. tallow [v] - See also: tallow
Lexicographical Neighbors of Tallowed
Literary usage of Tallowed
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A New and Complete Treatise on the Arts of Tanning, Currying, and Leather by Hippolyte Dussauce (1867)
"A LARGE proportion of the calf-skins used are oiled, but those which are tallowed
are less liable to be penetrated by moisture. ..."
2. Tullidge's Histories, (volume II) Containing the History of All the Northern by Edward William Tullidge (1889)
"Well, continuing the analogy, Brigham Young must become like a "tallowed rag" in
... It might be asked, how many "tallowed rags" would it take to make the ..."
3. The Writings in Prose and Verse of Rudyard Kipling by Rudyard Kipling (1899)
"In conclusion, he disconnected the after- engine, laid piston and connecting-rod,
carefully tallowed, where it would be most inconvenient to the casual ..."
4. House Documents, Otherwise Publ. as Executive Documents: 13th Congress, 2d by United States Congress. House (1867)
"... and otherwise disposed of during the quarter ending September 30 1866 Claims
on hand undisposed of September 30, 1866.. No. Am't claimed. Am'tallowed. ..."
5. The Harvard Classics by Charles William Eliot (1910)
"Our Captain discharged (2oth March) this frigate of her lading; and because she
was new, strong, and of a good mould, the next day (zist March) he tallowed ..."
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