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felt n Cp OED2 roofing felt (1894-). Also: comb ~
tin(t): convex metal disc of galvanised metal, with central indentation through which
nail is driven to secure roofing material.
T 498-68 So three or
four days after he was buried, the will was read, and she went to the bag an' here was
nothing in it only felt tints. P 13-85 Oh the little round things you use with the small
nails--felt tins we call them. If you hit the nail too hard they bend up. P 197-85 Yes,
they're felt tints. I've nailed a good many of them in my time. [1987] QUINLAN 6 The
roof [of the tilt] consisted of felt placed on round rafters.
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