sealing wax

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Definitions of sealing wax words

noun sealing wax a resinous preparation, soft when heated, used for sealing letters, documents, etc. 1
noun sealing wax substance used to seal documents 1
uncountable noun sealing wax Sealing wax is a hard, usually red, substance that melts quickly and is used for putting seals on documents or letters. 0
noun sealing wax a hard material made of shellac, turpentine, and pigment that softens when heated. It is used for sealing documents, parcels, letters, etc 0
noun sealing wax a combination of resin and turpentine used for sealing letters, dry cells, etc.: it is hard at normal temperatures but softens when heated 0

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Origin of sealing wax

First appearance:

before 1300

One of the 15% oldest English words

Middle English word dating back to 1300-50

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Parts of speech for Sealing wax

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sealing wax popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

sealing wax usage trend in Literature

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