PIPE-CLAY
\pˈa͡ɪpklˈe͡ɪ], \pˈaɪpklˈeɪ], \p_ˈaɪ_p_k_l_ˈeɪ]\
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n. A species of white clay, used in making tobacco pipes and various kinds of earthen ware;—also, a white clay powder used in cleaning the leather belts and other accoutrements of a soldier;—hence, martinetism in the inspection and discipline of soldiers.
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