† lutumn.
Obsolete.
= lute n.2
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society > occupation and work > materials > derived or manufactured material > cement or mortar > [noun] > for stopping joints or cracks
lutec1400
luting1527
lutation1617
grout1638
lutum1719
fire lute1758
mortar-liquid1776
grouting1793
1719 J. Chamberlayne tr. B. Nieuwentyt Relig. Philosopher II. xviii. vii. 417 Chymists..try whether their Lutums (that is the Matter which they apply to the Joints of their Vessels) are as close as they should be.
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