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To apply a salve of tallow and tar to (sheep). Also absol.
transitive. To smear (sheep) with a mixture of tar and butter, or the like. Cf. grease, v. 2.
To rub (sheep) with a mixture fitted to keep wet out of the fleece and prevent disease or vermin.