French chalk
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of French chalk
First recorded in 1720–30
Example Sentences
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On the table, besides an open book, are a pair of spectacles, four pens, a small box which may contain French chalk for pouncing, and what looks like a piece of sponge.
From The Care of Books by Clark, John Willis
The soapstone of Killygordon is used instead of fire-clay, and is also made into French chalk.
From Ireland as It Is And as It Would be Under Home Rule by Buckley, Robert John
No acid or French chalk would be of any avail there.
From Trading by Warner, Susan
Rub your feet in that," said Flurry; "that's French chalk!
From Some Experiences of an Irish R.M. by Ross, Martin
Then Alec handed to me a little piece of French chalk, such as tailors and dressmakers employ to indicate alterations when fitting on garments.
From A Book of Ghosts by Baring-Gould, S. (Sabine)
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