Definitions
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun obsolete, obsolete A white waxy or fatty substance obtained from castor oil.
- noun obsolete Ricinolein.
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- noun organic chemistry, obsolete A white waxy or fatty substance obtained from
castor oil . - noun organic chemistry, obsolete
ricinolein
Etymologies
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Examples
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In short, I have everything full and clear; but I did not let either my son or daughter know of my exchangin 'the childre', and palmin 'Thomas Gourlay's own son on him as the son of his brother.
The Black Baronet; or, The Chronicles Of Ballytrain The Works of William Carleton, Volume One William Carleton 1831
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'Tried palmin' me off with 'is son - an' 'e was trouble.
Home | Mail Online 2009
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"You may give any dam reason you please to yourself," said Nicky-Nan uncompromisingly, "so long as you don't start palmin 'it' pon me.
Nicky-Nan, Reservist Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch 1903
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"'Good enough,' says he, 'for them as likes 'em; but I don't hanker after no decorations o' that kind an ', b'gosh, I'll make yer pay fer palmin' off a damaged article on me.
Side Show Studies Francis Metcalfe 1899
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