japan

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Shame on anyone who shall try to shame them for that and deny them basic rights. tpng813 Just like how japan denies its massive massacres across china.

From Time • Aug. 13, 2013

To produce such a stain take 1 lb. of drop black in oil and 1/2 oz, of rose pink in oil, adding a gill of best japan drier, thinning with three half-pints of turpentine.

From Mission Furniture How to Make It, Part I by Windsor, H. H. (Henry Haven)

The repast on the table consisted of a can or large black-jack of small beer, and a japan bread-basket, full of sea-biscuit.

From Frank Mildmay Or, the Naval Officer by Marryat, Frederick

Black japan is an excellent marking for this purpose because it dries quickly.

From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Rose, Joshua

In fact, the rubbing process constitutes a fine oil-finish, and requires a hard gum, whether it be of japan, varnish, or shellac.

From French Polishing and Enamelling A Practical Work of Instruction by Bitmead, Richard