单词 | bright-engraved |
释义 | > as lemmasbright-engraved bright-engraved adj. now rare (of metal, esp. silver, or a metal object) engraved with shallow, highly-reflective incisions; (of an engraving in metal) executed with such incisions; = bright-cut adj. and n. (a).This technique of engraving was especially popular in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.In quot. 1772 apparently with an errant comma inserted. ΚΠ 1772 Public Advertiser 26 Dec. Stolen Yesterday a Silver Watch with a green studded outside Case, and the Inside bright, engraved [punctuation sic], Maker's Name Strigells, with several Seals. 1893 Jewelers' Circular 9 Aug. 20/3 Cigar cases have wonderful roosters in lacquer and bright engraved plumage. 1987 Country Life 5 Mar. 68 (advt.) A George III bright-engraved teapot by Hester Bateman, 1785. < as lemmas |
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