GREASE, n.
1. Animal fat in a soft state oily or unctuous matter of any kind, as tallow, lard but particularly the fatty matter of land animals, as distinguished from the oily matter of marine animals.
2. A swelling and gourdiness of a horse's legs, occasioned by traveling or by standing long in a stable.
GREASE, greez. To smear, anoint or daub with grease or fat.
1. To bribe to corrupt with presents. Not elegant.
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