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/ˈsaɪzɪŋ/
Noun
A gelatinous glue for glazing or sizing canvas, paper, plaster or wood; often made from animal skins.
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Paste.
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A weak glue used in various trades; size.
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Food and drink ordered from the buttery by a student.
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Noun
any glutinous material used to fill pores in surfaces or to stiffen fabrics
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size gives body to a fabric