bole

Definitions


[bəʊl], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the trunk of a tree


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Origin:
Middle English: from Old Norse bolr; perhaps related to balk


[bəʊl], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a fine, smooth, reddish clay containing iron oxide, used especially as a ground for oil painting and gilding


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Origin:
Middle English: from late Latin bolus ‘rounded mass’ (see bolus)




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