ROSIN


Meaning of ROSIN in English

n. & v.

n. resin, esp. the solid residue after distillation of oil of turpentine from crude turpentine.

v.tr. (rosined, rosining) 1 rub (esp. the bow of a violin etc.) with rosin. 2 smear or seal up with rosin. rosiny adj.

[ ME, alt. f. RESIN ]

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