Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun Cloth used for making bolters; bolting-cloth.

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Examples

  • Then Tun it up into a good Barrel, not filled quite full, but within three or four fingers breadth; (where Sack hath been, is the best) and let the bung remain open for six weeks with a double bolter-cloth lying upon it, to keep out any foulness from falling in.

    The Closet of Sir Kenelm Digby Knight Opened Kenelm Digby 1634

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