Also 6 talchum. [med.L.] = TALC. Talcum powder, a preparation of powdered talc or French chalk.

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1558.  W. Warde, trans. Alexis’ Secr., I. 73 b. The poulder of Talchum.

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1567.  Maplet, Gr. Forest, 21. Talchum the stone is like to Glasse.

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1682.  Wheler, Journ. Greece, VI. 451. Some sparkle like Walls of Diamond; which being broken splitteth into Talcum.

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1901.  19th Cent., Oct., 601. The gloves are boiled, then dusted inside with talcum powder.

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