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desize

verb

Etymology

From de- + size.

  1. derived from *sed-✻
  2. derived from assideo
  3. derived from cise
  4. inherited from syse
  5. prefixed as desize — “de + size”

Definitions

  1. To remove sizing material from (a fabric).

    • In order to desize the fabrics which have been treated for weaving, they must be treated in very hot soap baths […]

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA