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singeing [′sinj·iŋ] (textiles) Passing a fabric over heated plates or gas flames during finishing to remove lint or loose threads from the surface. Also known as gassing. 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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There never was another man with such a face as yours, unless it was your father, and I suppose HE is singeing his grizzled red beard by this time, unless you came straight from the old 'un without any father at all betwixt you; which I shouldn't wonder at, a bit. With Barnacle junior, he signified his desire to confer; and found that young gentleman singeing the calves of his legs at the parental fire, and supporting his spine against the mantel-shelf. The smell of the singeing clothes and burning leather was horrible. |
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