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| E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898. |
| Wax-bond End (A). | |
| A thread waxed with cobbler’s wax and used for binding whips, fishing-rods, ropes, etc., for sewing boots and shoes, etc. It is waxed and used for a bond. | 1 |
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