pomatum
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of pomatum
1555–65; < New Latin, Latinization of pomade; neuter (for feminine) to agree with Latin pōmum fruit; see pome
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Gray strands streak her hair, though she's cleverly tried to cover them with beeswax and pomatum.
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
The same scents may also be used for pomatum, which should be made of perfectly pure lard, or marrow.
From The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness A Complete Hand Book for the Use of the Lady in Polite Society by Florence Hartley
But as he could eat very heartily, and evidently used a great deal of pomatum, his case is hopeful.
From Christmas Penny Readings Original Sketches for the Season by George Manville Fenn
His hair was frizzled and powdered, and worn in a French club with black ribbon, and the hair on his temples was loaded with pomatum and rolled twice.
From Cardigan by Robert W. (Robert William) Chambers
She played the piano; embroidered also, And worked worsted poodles and trees in a row; Made knitting-work slippers that no one could wear, And plastered pomatum all over her hair.
From The Orpheus C. Kerr Papers. Series 3 by Robert H. Newell
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