Meaning of brilliantine | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A hair pomade, making the hair shine brilliantly.
   countable, dated, uncountable
2. A smooth shiny, luxurious fabric, often of alpaca or vicuña.
   countable, dated, uncountable

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Examples

“The hairdresser's shop was warm and glittering. It smelled of soap and burnt paper and wallflower brilliantine.”

“"I wouldn't regret it," said Linda, "if I took Eileen by the shoulders and shook her till I shook the rouge off her cheek, and the brilliantine off her hair, and a million mean little subterfuges out of her soul.”

“Bathing Suit of Brilliantine in Navy Blue and Black, trimmed with white mohair braid and buttons (no bloomers). Special 3.95”

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