Definition of "axin" []

• A fatty and varnish-like substance produced in Mexico by an insect, Coccus axinus, used in the arts and locally in medicine, being regarded as a good vulnerary and resolvent. (noun)

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• ""Ye karn't hev him fur th 'axin'," said the scout."
• "Abe that made me a bit flaid o 'axin' him ower mony questions."
• "I been a-watchin 'out an' axin 'questions fur weeks, an' when"