Pronunciation: [ɡlˈe͡əd] (IPA) 
The word "glaired" is pronounced as /glɛrd/ and refers to a substance that is covered with egg white. It is often used in cooking and pastry making, to add gloss or shine to food items. The spelling of the word "glaired" can be confusing as it is not a commonly used term. The root word "glair" comes from the Old French glaire, meaning "slime" or "mucous". The -ed suffix is added to indicate the past tense of the verb "to glair".
Glaired refers to the process of treating a substance, typically liquid, with glair. Glair is a liquid substance consisting of the white of eggs, or albumen, beaten and mixed with water. When glair is applied to a material, it forms a thin, glossy and adhesive coating on its surface.
The process of glairing usually involves beating the egg whites, separating the albumen from the yolk, and whisking it to form a light and frothy mixture. Water is then added to dilute the consistency and make it easier to apply. Glair can be used for various purposes, such as in the culinary arts as a glaze to enhance the appearance of baked goods, or in bookbinding and restoration to seal and protect printed materials.
When a substance is glaired, it is typically brushed or applied evenly onto the intended surface. As the glair dries, it forms a glossy and transparent film, which enhances the appearance of the material by giving it a sheen or luster. Additionally, it provides a protective layer, helping to prevent the substance from deterioration or damage. In bookbinding, for example, glair is often applied to paper surfaces to reduce porosity and improve ink absorption, ultimately resulting in clearer prints.
Overall, glairing is a technique that involves the application of a glair mixture to enhance or protect the appearance of a substance, providing it with a glossy and adhesive coating.
The word "glaired" originates from the Middle English term "glēre" which means "egg white" or "clear slime". It is derived from the Old English word "glær", which also denotes "slime" or "mucus". The word can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic term "*glaisiz", meaning "bright or shining substance". This, in turn, is derived from the Proto-Indo-European root "*gʰelh₃-", which signifies "to shine or glitter". The sense of the word "glaired" as "covered or coated with egg white" emerged around the late 16th century.
