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from The Century Dictionary.
- noun In paper manufacturing, a sieve-plate.
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In the centre of the room stood a great sifting-machine, worked by steam; and the sand, after being thoroughly dried, was passed through this, coming out a fine, glittering mass, very much resembling granulated sugar, so far as looks are concerned.
The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 14, No. 83, September, 1864 Various
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