flake white

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noun

lead white.

Origin of flake white

First recorded in 1650–60

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Examples from the Web for flake white

Historical Examples

The imperial and eyebrows should be painted on the face with flake-white.
The Art of Amusing
Frank Bellew
A small piece of glue, about the weight of two beans, should be dissolved in the water before it is added to the flake-white.
The Art of Amusing
Frank Bellew

British Dictionary definitions for flake white

flake white

noun

a pigment made from flakes of white lead

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Examples from the Web for flake white

Historical Examples

The imperial and eyebrows should be painted on the face with flake-white.

A small piece of glue, about the weight of two beans, should be dissolved in the water before it is added to the flake-white.

flake white

Origin of flake white