What is "clearcole"

Clearcole \Clear"cole`\, n. [F. claire colle clear glue; clair clear (f. claire) + colle glue, Gr. ?.] A priming of size mixed with whiting or white lead, used in house painting, etc.; also, a size upon which gold leaf is applied in gilding.

Clearcole \Clear"cole`\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Clearcoled; p. pr. & vb. n. Clearcoling.] To coat or paint with clearcole.

n. 1 A primer (for paint) containing white lead. 2 A coating to which gold leaf is applied. vb. To coat or paint with clearcole.