Whitewash, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Whitewashed; p. pr. & vb. n. Whitewashing.]
1. To apply a white liquid composition to; to whiten with whitewash.
2. To make white; to give a fair external appearance to; to clear from imputations or disgrace; hence, to clear (a bankrupt) from obligation to pay debts.
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Whitewash (, n.
1. Any wash or liquid composition for whitening something, as a wash for making the skin fair. Addison.
2. A composition of line and water, or of whiting size, and water, or the like, used for whitening walls, ceilings, etc.; milk of lime.