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turps
/ tɜːps /
noun
- See turpentineshort for turpentine
- slang.alcoholic drink, esp beer (esp in the phrase on the turps )
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The butter on the plates was horrid, and instead of the proper drying-cloth she got hold of a painting-rag, with turps on it.
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I will get him to write you a critical description of all the wonderful works in Turps, Varnish, and "Hile."
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Moistening the rag slightly with turps he carefully removed the paint from Sweater's sleeve.
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Turps-cut varnish is liable to loosen the paint, thus necessitating entire re-finishing.
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A simple soaking in turps or benzine will sometimes effect the needed softening up.
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