spirit gum Meaning of "spirit gum"

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Definition(s):

  • (n) an adhesive solution made of gum and ether and used to attach false hair to skin

Usage(s):

  1. When blacks and Asians were depicted, they were usually seen as slow or wicked menials and often played by whites in blackface or with spirit gum on their eyes.
  2. The skin-thin horror mug is kept in place with spirit gum and can take makeup.
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