Wistarberg glass

noun

Wis·​tar·​berg glass
ˈwistərˌbərg-
: glass made in southern New Jersey in the 18th century

Word History

Etymology

from Wistarberg, name of the glassworks where it was produced, from Caspar Wistar †1752 + German berg mountain, from Old High German

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“Wistarberg glass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Wistarberg%20glass. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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