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词汇 woad ash
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Definition of woad ash in English:

woad ash

noun ˈwəʊd aʃ
historical
  • Chiefly in plural Ashes produced by the burning of various organic substances, specifically woad plants (Isatis tinctoria), tartar left in empty wine casks, or wood. Also: a type of crude potash obtained from such ashes, especially used in dyeing cloth, wool, etc., and to make lye.

Origin

Late Middle English. From woad + ash, probably after Middle Dutch weedassche (Dutch weedas) and Middle Low German wēdassche.

Definition of woad ash in US English:

woad ash

nounˈwəʊd aʃ
historical
  • Chiefly in plural Ashes produced by the burning of various organic substances, specifically woad plants (Isatis tinctoria), tartar left in empty wine casks, or wood. Also: a type of crude potash obtained from such ashes, especially used in dyeing cloth, wool, etc., and to make lye.

Origin

Late Middle English. From woad + ash, probably after Middle Dutch weedassche (Dutch weedas) and Middle Low German wēdassche.

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