1. Noun
Any wash or liquid composition for whitening something, as a wash for making the skin fair.
2. Noun
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. Verb
To apply a white liquid composition to; to whiten with whitewash.
4. Verb
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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