suint

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Noun

HYPHEN

su=int

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CIDE DICTIONARY

suint, n. [F.].

A peculiar substance obtained from the wool of sheep, consisting largely of potash mixed with fatty and earthy matters. It is used as a source of potash and also for the manufacture of gas. [1913 Webster]

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OXFORD DICTIONARY

suint, n. the natural grease in sheep's wool.

Etymology

F f. suer sweat

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