copperplate

[ kop-er-pleyt ]

noun
  1. a plate of polished copper on which a writing, picture, or design is made by engraving or etching.

  2. a print or impression from such a plate.

  1. engraving or printing of this kind.

  2. a fine, elegant style of handwriting.

Origin of copperplate

1
First recorded in 1655–65; copper1 + plate1

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British Dictionary definitions for copperplate

copperplate

/ (ˈkɒpəˌpleɪt) /


noun
  1. a polished copper plate on which a design has been etched or engraved

  2. a print taken from such a plate

  1. a fine handwriting based upon that used on copperplate engravings

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