English
Noun
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- A hair pomade, making the hair shine brilliantly.
#:1921 "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. Gene Stratton-Porter, Her father`s daughter Chapter 4.
- A smooth shiny, luxurious fabric, often of alpaca or vicuña.
#:Sunday June 11, 1916 No. 112. Bathing Suit of Brilliantine in Navy Blue and Black, trimmed with white mohair braid and buttons (no bloomers). Special 3.95 � The New York Times, *.pdf
Verb
en-verb|brilliantin|ing
- To apply brilliantine to the hair.
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