argil
/ˈɑːdʒɪl
/noun [mass noun] rare
Clay, especially potter’s clay.The ancient provinces of Burgundy, Champagne, Flanders and the Isle of France abound in argil, which the inhabitants convert into bricks and tiles....
- Argil is of great utility, as forming the basis of many manufactures, such as brick, porcelain, and earthenware.
- Veins of argil and bole are often found in granite.
Origin
Late 17th century: from Old French argille, from Latin argilla 'clay'.
- keep someone in his (or her) place
- keep someone off
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- keep someone sweet
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- keep someone/thing on
- keep someone under
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- keep something under one's hat
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- keep tabs (or a tab) on
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