suint

(so̵̅o̅′int, swint)

noun

the natural grease found in sheep's wool

Origin: Fr < suer, to sweat < L sudare: see sweat

See suint in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A natural grease formed from dried perspiration found in the fleece of sheep, used as a source of potash.

Origin:

Origin: French

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , from suer, to sweat

Origin: , from Latin sūdāre; see sweid- in Indo-European roots

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