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chaton foil

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cha⋅ton

[sha-tawn]
–noun, plural -tons [-tawn] .
1. Also called chaton foil. an imitation gem of paste that has its pavilion backed with metal foil or silver to reflect light.
2. a bezel in a ring.

Origin:
1570–80; < F, OF chastun gem setting < Gmc; cf. OHG kasto container
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