glair

glair Definition

glair (gler)

noun

raw white of egg, used in sizing or glazing
a size or glaze made from this
any sticky matter resembling raw egg white

Etymology: ME glaire < OFr < VL *claria < L clarus, clear

transitive verb

to cover with glair

glair Related Forms

glair′y adjective

Browse dictionary entries near glair

‹ glaikit
‹ Glagolitic
‹ Gladys
‹ Gladstone
‹ gladsome
‹ gladness
‹ gladly
‹ gladiolus
‹ gladiola
‹ gladiator

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