glair Meaning, Definition & Usage

Glair noun

Etymology

F. glaire, glaire d'uf, the glair of an egg, prob. fr. L. clarus clear, bright. See Clear, a.

Definitions

1. The white of egg. It is used as a size or a glaze in bookbinding, for pastry, etc.
2. Any viscous, transparent substance, resembling the white of an egg.
3. A broadsword fixed on a pike; a kind of halberd.

Glair transitive verb

Wordforms

imperfect & past participle Glaired ; present participle & verbal noun Glairing

Definitions

1. To smear with the white of an egg.