spelter

noun

spel·​ter ˈspel-tər How to pronounce spelter (audio)
: zinc
especially : zinc cast in slabs for commercial use

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Rounding out this month’s items are a fine-quality silver spoon, a spelter sculpture and a faience bowl, all from France. Jerry L. Dobesh | For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 6 Mar. 2023 It is likely made of spelter, a cast base metal with a bronze finish, and the glass globe is Italian. oregonlive, 4 May 2021

Word History

Etymology

probably alteration of Middle Dutch speauter

First Known Use

1661, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of spelter was in 1661

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“Spelter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spelter. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.

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