pipe-clay

pipe clay

noun
a fine, white clay used for making tobacco pipes, whitening parts of military or other dress, etc.

Origin:
1750–60

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pipe-clay

[pahyp-kley]
verb (used with object)
to whiten with pipe clay.

Origin:
1825–35
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pipe-clay

verb
whiten or clean with pipe-clay; "pipe-clay leather" 
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