French chalk

noun

1. a talc for marking lines on fabrics.

French chalk

noun

1. a compact variety of talc used to mark cloth or remove grease stains from materials

Word History and Origins

Origin of French chalk¹

First recorded in 1720–30

Example Sentences

A very good pounce may be prepared by mixing equal parts, by measure, of pumice powder and french chalk.

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