britannia

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Bri=tan=ni=a

CIDE DICTIONARY

britannian. [From L. Britannia Great Britain.].
     A white-metal alloy of tin, antimony, bismuth, copper, etc. It somewhat resembles silver, and is used for table ware. Called also Britannia metal.  [1913 Webster]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

britannia, n. the personification of Britain, esp. as a helmeted woman with shield and trident.

Idiom
Britannia metal a silvery alloy of tin, antimony, and copper.
Etymology
L f. Gk Brettania f. Brettanoi Britons

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