tea lead

American

[led] / lɛd /

noun

hard, stiff sheet lead, originally used as a lining for tea chests.

Etymology

Origin of tea lead

First recorded in 1805–15

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tea lead

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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