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britannia
CIDE DICTIONARY
britannia, n. [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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