In electricity, in the making of glow-lamps, to coat (the filament) with a deposited layer of carbon.
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A plaster or a salve made of wax, lard, etc., spread on cloth; a cerate.
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Parley; conference; treaty; discourse; discussion.
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An entertainment given as a compliment or expression of regard.
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Something given as an entertainment; something paid for in compliment to another.
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One's turn to treat (see treat, v. i., 3); especially, one of several rounds of drinks: as, it is my treat now.
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Anything which affords much pleasure; that which is peculiarly enjoyable; unusual gratification.
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An entreaty.
To behave to or toward; conduct one's self in a certain manner with respect to; use.
To discuss; discourse of; consider.
To address; discourse to.
To negotiate; settle.
To handle, manipulate, or develop in any manner, especially in writing or speaking, or by any of the processes of art.
To look upon; consider; regard.
To manage in the application of remedies: as, to treat a fever or a patient.
To sudject to the action of some chemical agent or reagent.
To entertain; give a pleasure or treat to; especially, to entertain without expense to the recipient; give food or drink to, as a compliment or an expression of friendliness or regard.
To entreat; beseech; solicit.
To discourse; handle in writing or speaking; make discussion: formerly used absolutely, now followed usually by of, rarely by upon.
To negotiate, especially for peace; discuss terms of accommodation: used absolutely or with a limiting phrase.
To give an entertainment which costs the recipient nothing; especially, to bear the expense of food. drink, or any pleasure for another as a compliment or expression of good will. Compare to stand treat, under treat, n.