Associations to the word «Copperplate»

Wiktionary

COPPERPLATE, noun. A copper plate, either etched or engraved, to make a recessed pattern.
COPPERPLATE, noun. A print made from such a plate.
COPPERPLATE, noun. A style of handwriting based on that used on such prints; English round hand.
COPPERPLATE, verb. To engrave on and print from a copperplate

Dictionary definition

COPPERPLATE, noun. A graceful style of handwriting based on the writing used on copperplate engravings.
COPPERPLATE, noun. A print made from an engraved copperplate.
COPPERPLATE, noun. An engraving consisting of a smooth plate of copper that has been etched or engraved.

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley