Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A vat or cistern specially constructed for dyeing raw material or cloth with indigo.
- noun An indigo liquor prepared for dyeing raw material or cloth.
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But it is found better in practice not to attempt to dye dark shades by this process; the ordinary indigo-vat is better adapted for such work.
Scientific American Supplement, No. 447, July 26, 1884 Various
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