tallow

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tal·low / ˈtalō/ • n. a hard fatty substance made from rendered animal fat, used in making candles and soap.• v. [tr.] archaic smear (something, esp. the bottom of a boat) with such a substance.DERIVATIVES: tal·low·y adj.

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tallow

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tallow harder kinds of fat used for candles, soap, etc. XIV. ME. talŋ, talow — MLG. talg, talch, of unkn. orig.

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