tea lead
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of tea lead
First recorded in 1805–15
Example Sentences
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Glass, tea, lead, and paper were all taxed.
From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2012
Common tea lead folded several times will serve the purpose.
From The Boy Mechanic: Volume 1 700 Things for Boys to Do by Popular Mechanics Co.
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