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From: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

 White·wash, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Whitewashed p. pr. & vb. n. Whitewashing.]
 1. To apply a white liquid composition to; to whiten with whitewash.
 2. To make white; to give a fair external appearance to; to clear from imputations or disgrace; hence, to clear (a bankrupt) from obligation to pay debts.
 3. In various games, to defeat (an opponent) so that he fails to score, or to reach a certain point in the game; to skunk. [Colloq., U. S.]
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From: WordNet (r) 2.0

 whitewashed
      adj : coated with whitewash; "miles of whitewashed fences"