latten

[ lat-n ]

noun

1. a brasslike alloy commonly made in thin sheets and formerly much used for church utensils.
2. tin plate.
3. any metal in thin sheets.

latten

/ ˈlætən /

noun

1. metal or alloy, esp brass, made in thin sheets

Word History and Origins

Origin of latten¹

1300–50; Middle English lato ( u ) n < Middle French laton copper-zinc alloy ≪ Arabic lātūn < Turkic; compare Turkish altιn gold

Word History and Origins

Origin of latten¹

C14: from Old French laton, of unknown origin

Example Sentences

Latten, the term given to thin sheets of brass, was formerly applied to sheets of tinned iron.

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The High Tomb, which is without effigy or inscription, has numerous panels formerly adorned with latten shields.

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John William, for passing off rings of latten as rings of gold—pillory.

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There are spoons of every kind made in all metals, some of the earlier examples being of brass and latten.

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The brass or latten brass was formerly used chiefly for making church utensils.

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