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greasepaint 1. a waxy or greasy substance used as make-up by actors 2. theatrical make-up greasepaint [′grēs‚pānt] (materials) Makeup made of melted tallow or grease used by theatrical performers. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Persons of a figure remotely reconcilable with his were subjected to quite extraordinary inquisitions, made to scrub their faces before going on board ship, as if each white complexion were made up like a mask, of greasepaint. |
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