WHITEWASH

n. v.

4 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)

1.
n.

Any wash or liquid composition for whitening something, as a wash for making the skin fair. Addison.

2.
n.

A composition of line and water, or of whiting size, and water, or the like, used for whitening walls, ceilings, etc.; milk of lime.

3.
v.

To apply a white liquid composition to; to whiten with whitewash.

4.
v.

To make white; to give a fair external appearance to; to clear from imputations or disgrace; hence, to clear (a bankrupt) from obligation to pay debts.

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