See Also: paraffle(dictionary)

sculpturing (iou) and paraffle (iou)


sculpturing (iou)



sculpturing noun. M19.
[from SCULPTURE verb + -ING1.]
The action of SCULPTURE verb; an act or instance of this; a sculptured marking. M19.
Botany. The pattern of raised or impressed markings on the surface of a pollen grain, a seed-coat, etc. M20.

paraffle (iou)



paraffle noun. Scot. Also parafle. E19.
[Perh. alt. of French parafe: see PARAPH, -LE1.]
Ostentatious display; a flourish.