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With our tea we get some excellent sponge cake called "_casutira_," a corruption of the Spanish word "castile," said to be, until very recently, the only word of European etymology in the language.
In Eastern Seas Or, the Commission of H.M.S. 'Iron Duke,' flag-ship in China, 1878-83 J. J. Smith
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I would suggest, however, the use of a pure vegetable oil soap, such as castile, which is one of the best examples of a vegetable soap.
Vitality Supreme Bernarr Macfadden 1911
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'Treatment' -- Slightly stimulating washes, such as castile soap, alum-water, or infusion of oak-bark, will, in the majority of cases, induce these sores to heal up.
The Dog William Youatt 1811
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Wash your hair in the shower with a bar of plain soap, such as castile, lye, or olive oil-based soap.
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Wash your hair in the shower with a bar of plain soap, such as castile, lye, or olive oil-based soap.
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Mix three cups white vinegar, one tablespoon castile soap and three cups of water.
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And don't forget the soap — a mild castile soap made from olive or vegetable oils.
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The author suggests soaking it in warm water and liquid castile soap for 10 minutes.
Clean Your Computer Keyboard With Old Mascara Brushes | Lifehacker Australia 2010
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Make your own castile soap with these soap recipes.
A Bit of Soap Heather McDougal 2009
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Make your own castile soap with these soap recipes.
Archive 2009-06-01 Heather McDougal 2009
treeseed commented on the word castile
castile as in castile soap...a soap using only vegetable oils, not animal fats
January 19, 2008