maulstick
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of maulstick
C17: partial translation of Dutch maalstok, from obsolete malen to paint + stok stick 1
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Once, when an angry acquaintance broke a maulstick over his head, Rolfe did not even bat an eye.
From Time Magazine Archive
The artist had thrown away palette and maulstick, and had, after her enthusiastic fashion, rushed upon the adored friend who had at last made this return for her worship.
From In Paradise A Novel. Vol. I. by Paul Heyse
"Let me look," she said, leaning back towards Denoisel and holding her maulstick and palette out in front of her.
From Renée Mauperin by Alys Hallard
Maurice let the maulstick drop against his shoulder and sunk his head on his hands.
From The Vehement Flame by Margaret Wade Campbell Deland
Maurice reached for a maulstick lying across the table; then leaned over, his elbows on his knees, and tried, with two trembling forefingers, to make it stand upright on the floor.
From The Vehement Flame by Margaret Wade Campbell Deland
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