7 Results for *blackwash*
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WordNet (3.0)
blackwash(n) a mixture of calomel and limewater that is used on syphilitic sores, Syn. black lotion
blackwash(n) a wash that colors a surface black
blackwash(v) bring (information) out of concealment
blackwash(v) color with blackwash
character assassination(n) an attack intended to ruin someone's reputation, Syn. blackwash, assassination

Collaborative International Dictionary (GCIDE)
Blackwash

{ it>or }, n. 1. (Med.) A lotion made by mixing calomel and lime water. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. A wash that blackens, as opposed to whitewash; hence, figuratively, calumny. [ 1913 Webster ]

To remove as far as he can the modern layers of black wash, and let the man himself, fair or foul, be seen. C. Kingsley. [ 1913 Webster ]

Variants: Black wash
blackwash

v. 1. same as defame. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

2. to color with blackwash. [ WordNet 1.5 ]


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