glairy

Variant of glair

glair definition

glair (gler)

noun

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

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

transitive verb

to cover with glair

Related Forms:

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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