Associations to the word «Blacklead»

Noun

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Wiktionary

BLACKLEAD, verb. To cover, treat or polish with graphite
BLACKLEAD, noun. Alternative form of black lead

Dictionary definition

BLACKLEAD, verb. Cover with graphite.

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats