smoke-dry
Americanverb (used with object)
verb (used without object)
Etymology
Origin of smoke-dry
First recorded in 1695–1705
Example Sentences
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This led to a system of working whereby it was possible to smoke-dry sheets thoroughly in from twelve to fourteen days.
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No game was to be found, and she was compelled to kill the horses, and smoke-dry their flesh.
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As for the fruit, ’tis better to beat it down from the tree, some little time before they fall off themselves; thus they will the better keep, or else you must smoke-dry them.
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For lack of salt, they smoke-dry them, which always leaves an unpleasant taste, and the fish spoil easily.
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I won't half smoke-dry th' old beggar then!
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