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Undress Sword: A term applied to a sword designed for use in action, a working sword, rather than on which is intended for ceremonial or decorative use.

Underglaze: This applies to any porcelain or china decoration which is applied under rather than over the glazed finish.

Upholder: A term commonly used in the C18th for an upholsterer.

Uprights: This is just another name for side rails.

Urushi: The Japanese name for the sap of the lac tree, a form of ash, and which forms the basis for lacquer.

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