Associations to the word «Copperplate»

Wiktionary

COPPERPLATE, noun. A copper plate, either etched or engraved, to make a recessed pattern.
COPPERPLATE, noun. A print made from such a plate.
COPPERPLATE, noun. A style of handwriting based on that used on such prints; English round hand.
COPPERPLATE, verb. To engrave on and print from a copperplate

Dictionary definition

COPPERPLATE, noun. A graceful style of handwriting based on the writing used on copperplate engravings.
COPPERPLATE, noun. A print made from an engraved copperplate.
COPPERPLATE, noun. An engraving consisting of a smooth plate of copper that has been etched or engraved.

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