Clearstarch

verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To stiffen with starch, and then make clear by clapping with the hands. archaic, transitive

    "to clearstarch caps"

Example

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"Had always said and believed that Pickwick would marry Mrs. Bardell; knew that Mrs. Bardell's being engaged to Pickwick was the current topic of conversation in the neighbourhood, after the fainting in July; had been told it herself by Mrs. Mudberry which kept a mangle, and Mrs. Bunkin which clearstarched, but did not see either Mrs. Mudberry or Mrs. Bunkin in court."

Etymology

From clear + starch.

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