| 单词 | britannia silver |
| 释义 | > as lemmasBritannia silver Britannia silver n. silver that conforms to the Britannia standard, formerly used chiefly for silver plate (which typically bears the figure of Britannia as a hallmark) and now for silver bullion coins; frequently attributive. ΚΠ 1851 Knickerbocker 38 568 His beautiful and tasteful articles of Britannia-silver ware are in lively demand. 1958 Metrop. Mus. Art Bull. 16 195 (caption) The sauceboats are typical of the sturdy forms of Britannia silver, which is richer in silver content than the sterling grade. 2007 Toronto Star (Nexis) 25 Aug. (Condo Living) 2 This tankard was made by Humphrey Payne in 1733. It's Britannia silver, weighs 2.2 pounds and stands 18 cm tall. < as lemmas |
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