latten

[ lat-n ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

a brasslike alloy commonly made in thin sheets and formerly much used for church utensils.
tin plate.
any metal in thin sheets.

latten

/ ˈlætən /

Origin of latten¹

1300–50; Middle English lato ( u ) n < Middle French laton copper-zinc alloy ≪ Arabic lātūn < Turkic; compare Turkish altιn gold

Origin of latten¹

C14: from Old French laton, of unknown origin

Latten, the term given to thin sheets of brass, was formerly applied to sheets of tinned iron.

The High Tomb, which is without effigy or inscription, has numerous panels formerly adorned with latten shields.

John William, for passing off rings of latten as rings of gold—pillory.

There are spoons of every kind made in all metals, some of the earlier examples being of brass and latten.

The brass or latten brass was formerly used chiefly for making church utensils.

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