pearlash
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of pearlash
Example Sentences
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When the windows require fresh painting, get the old coat off first by using strong pearlash water.
From Burroughs' Encyclopaedia of Astounding Facts and Useful Information, 1889 by Burroughs, Barkham
Thousands of wagon loads of pure saleratus and pearlash could be got here.
From Journal of a Trip to California by the Overland Route Across the Plains in 1850-51 by E. S. (Edward Stuart) Russell
Boil the wood in the rose-water in a glass vessel; then, when cold, add the pearlash and spirit.
From The Art of Perfumery And Methods of Obtaining the Odors of Plants by Piesse, George William Septimus
Every thing mixed with pearlash should be put in the oven immediately.
From The American Frugal Housewife by Child, Lydia Maria Francis
Coarse salt, seven pounds; brown sugar, five pounds; saltpeter, two ounces; pearlash or potash, one-half ounce; soft water, four gallons.
From Home Pork Making by Fulton, A. W.
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