taint (tint)

taint v To remove hair from animal-skins by keeping skins in warm, moist storage for a few days. (That delicate task of beginning decay while avoiding damage to the hide). My father might say: 'Take off that cap or your head will tint!' DNE-cit JH 9/79 Used I Not used Used I

Bibliographic Details
Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Published: 1979
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Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/72290
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Summary:taint v To remove hair from animal-skins by keeping skins in warm, moist storage for a few days. (That delicate task of beginning decay while avoiding damage to the hide). My father might say: 'Take off that cap or your head will tint!' DNE-cit JH 9/79 Used I Not used Used I