Clearstarch
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Clearstarch is a verb meaning (transitive, archaic) To stiffen with starch, and then make clear by clapping with the hands.
Meaning
(transitive, archaic) To stiffen with starch, and then make clear by clapping with the hands.
Example Sentences
to clearstarch caps
to clearstarch muslin
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.
Word Forms
- clearstarches
- clearstarching
- clearstarched
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include starken, lignify, clam, clumper, crystallize, clod.
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