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

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

Dissolve asphaltum in naphtha until it is as thin as water and makes a yellowish stain; or to equal parts of asphaltum, varnish, and gold size japan, add enough turpentine to thin to proper consistency.

From Handwork in Wood by Noyes, William

Fine girls like Clary and Dulcie, especially an accomplished girl like Clary, who could read French and do japan, besides working to a wish in cross-stitch and tent-sketch, were not persons to be slighted.

From Girlhood and Womanhood The Story of some Fortunes and Misfortunes by Tytler, Sarah

I remember especially admiring the basins, jugs, &c., which were all of the finest japan enamel.

From Personal Recollections, from Early Life to Old Age, of Mary Somerville by Somerville, Mary