See Also: pearling(1)(dictionary)
pearling(2)(dictionary)

unchristianize (iou) and pearling(1) (iou)


unchristianize (iou)



unchristianize verb trans. Also unchristianise. M17.
[from UN-2 + CHRISTIAN adjective + -IZE.]
Deprive of the character or status of a Christian; make unchristian.

pearling(1) (iou)



pearling noun1. Scot. & north. E17.
[from pearl var. of PURL verb1 + -ING1.]
A type of lace for trimming the edges of garments; picot lace; in pl., clothes trimmed with pearling.