2. A composition of line and water, or of whiting size, and water, or the like, used for whitening walls, ceilings, etc.; milk of lime.
WHITEWASH
White"wash`, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Whitewashed; p. pr. & vb. n.
Whitewashing.]
1. To apply a white liquid composition to; to whiten with whitewash.
2. 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.
WHITEWASHER
White"wash`er, n.
Defn: One who whitewashes.
WHITE-WATER
White"-wa`ter, n. (Far.)
Defn: A dangerous disease of sheep.
WHITEWEED
White"weed`, n. (Bot.)
Defn: A perennial composite herb (Chrysanthemum Leucanthemum) with conspicuous white rays and a yellow disk, a common weed in grass lands and pastures; — called also oxeye daisy.