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/ˈpʌti/ · noun
A form of cement, made from linseed oil and whiting, used to fixate panes of glass..
“He went to’ds de back, ma’am.” The negro opened the door and slid his legs, clad in army O.D. and a pair of linoleum putties, to the ground. “‘I’ll go git ’im.”’
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Putty means A form of cement, made from linseed oil and whiting, used to fixate panes of glass..
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“He went to’ds de back, ma’am.” The negro opened the door and slid his legs, clad in army O.D. and a pair of linoleum putties, to the ground. “‘I’ll go git ’im.”’
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