sheep-dip
[sheep-dip]
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noun
a lotion or wash applied to the fleece or skin of sheep to kill vermin, usually applied by immersing the animals in vats.
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Origin of sheep-dip
First recorded in 1860–65
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Examples from the Web for sheep-dip
Historical Examples of sheep-dip
They dab a splotch of sheep-dip on the place and go right ahead.
Following the Equator, CompleteMark Twain (Samuel Clemens)
A large tub was filled with hot water, and a bottle of sheep-dip was emptied into it.
The African ColonyJohn Buchan
Say, Glenn, do you reckon Miss Carley could stand a sheep-dip?
The Call of the CanyonZane Grey
Not improbably this sheep-dip was what Flo meant as the worst to come.
The Call of the CanyonZane Grey
By itself, railroad coffee is too passive; but sheep-dip makes it wake up and get down to business.
Following the Equator, CompleteMark Twain (Samuel Clemens)
sheep-dip
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