I. ˈklirˌkōl noun
( -s )
Etymology: part translation of French claire colle, from claire clear + colle glue, from (assumed) Vulgar Latin colla, from Greek kolla — more at protocol
: a priming of size mixed with whiting or white lead used especially in house painting ; also : a size upon which gold leaf is applied in gilding
II. transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
: to coat or paint with clearcole