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Waterford glass

noun

  1. fine cut or gilded glass made in Waterford, Ireland, having a slight blue cast due to the presence of cobalt.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of Waterford glass1

First recorded in 1935–40

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Example Sentences

A crystal chandelier of old Waterford glass forms a sparkling accent in the middle of the room.

Some copies of an almost emerald green have changed hands in good faith as Waterford glass.

The electric light glowed and sparkled from a lustre chandelier of Waterford glass.

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