latten
Americannoun
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a brasslike alloy commonly made in thin sheets and formerly much used for church utensils.
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tin plate.
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any metal in thin sheets.
noun
Etymology
Origin of latten
1300–50; Middle English lato ( u ) n < Middle French laton copper-zinc alloy ≪ Arabic lātūn < Turkic; compare Turkish altιn gold
Example Sentences
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The proper use of these latten dishes was, as I believe, to serve as a laver, carried round at the close of the banquet in old times, as now at civic festivities.
From Notes and Queries, Number 08, December 22, 1849 by Various
A leaden or latten tobacco-bowl, a brazen pestle and mortar, and half-a-dozen odd figures in china, are also scattered upon it, surmounted by a narrow looking-glass.
From The Toilers of the Field by Jefferies, Richard
The tomb was opened in 1774, and on the king’s head was found an imitation crown of tin or latten gilt, with trefoils rising from its upper edge.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 7 "Crocoite" to "Cuba" by Various
"Ye micht hae latten her keep her bit duds i' them, for onything I kent!"
From Malcolm by MacDonald, George
Never ane o' them was ower black to be latten gang close up til him; and some o' sic women un'erstede things he said 'at mony a respectable wuman cudna get a glimp o'!
From Salted with Fire by MacDonald, George
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