copperplate

American  

[kop-er-pleyt] / ˈkɒp ərˌpleɪt /

noun

1. a plate of polished copper on which a writing, picture, or design is made by engraving or etching.

2. a print or impression from such a plate.

3. engraving or printing of this kind.

4. a fine, elegant style of handwriting.

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copperplate British  

/ ˈkɒpəˌpleɪt /

noun

1. a polished copper plate on which a design has been etched or engraved

2. a print taken from such a plate

3. a fine handwriting based upon that used on copperplate engravings

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Etymology

Origin of copperplate

First recorded in 1655–65; copper ¹ + plate ¹

Example Sentences

And a word, written in black letter, uncial, Copperplate Script, Roman capitals, or even the “Star Wars” font by a professional, has all the virtues of those far more complicated handmade things.

From The New Yorker • Jun. 5, 2015

All kinds of Printing, Letterpress, Copperplate, and Lithographic, executed with neatness, accuracy, and promptitude.

From Notes and Queries, Vol. IV, Number 107, November 15, 1851 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. by Various

"And this Patriotic Copperplate Bank of Quodlibet was not set on foot by Nicodemus Handy and Theodore Fog?" returned Mr. Grant.

From Quodlibet by Kennedy, John Pendleton

Nicodemus Handy.—Projector of the Copperplate Bank, Cashier of the same, and some time second in command of the New Lights.

From Quodlibet by Kennedy, John Pendleton

The Patriotic Copperplate Bank of Quodlibet was, as Mr. Flam observed, purely Democratic—Democratic in its origin, in its principles, in its organization, in its management, in its officers, its stockholders, and its customers.

From Quodlibet by Kennedy, John Pendleton