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OP Originally Posted By: LukeJavan8
Waxing philosophical about color.
Well, with all respect, King of the Flat River, compliments are fine thanks but which waxing are you talking about in this quoted phrase?
WAXING, ppr. Growing; increasing; becoming; smearing with wax.
WAXING, n. In chemistry, the preparation of any matter to render it fit for melting; also, the process of stopping out colors in calico-printing.
1 a: to treat or rub with wax usually for polishing, stiffening, or reducing friction b: to apply wax to (as legs) as a depilatory
2: to record on phonograph records3slang : to defeat decisively (as in an athletic contest)
1.to increase in extent, quantity, intensity, power, etc.: Discord waxed at an alarming rate.
2. (of the moon) to increase in the extent of its illuminated portion before the full moon. Compare wane (def. 43.to grow or become: He waxed angry at the insinuation.
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