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   Whitewash (), n.
   
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   1. Any wash or liquid composition for whitening something, as a wash for making the skin fair.  Addison.
   
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   2. A composition of line and water, or of whiting size, and water, or the like, used for whitening walls, ceilings, etc.; milk of lime.
   
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   3. a glossing over or cover up (of crimes or misfeasance).
   
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   Whitewash, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Whitewashed (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Whitewashing.]
   
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   1. To apply a white liquid composition to; to whiten with whitewash.
   
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   2. To make white; to give a fair external appearance to; to clear from imputations or disgrace; hence, to clear (a bankrupt) from obligation to pay debts.
   
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   3. In various games, to defeat (an opponent) so that he fails to score, or to reach a certain point in the game; to skunk. [Colloq., U. S.]
   
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   4. to gloss over or cover up (crimes or misfeasance).
   
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