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pinchbeck

Syllabification: (pinch·beck)
Pronunciation: /ˈpinCHˌbek/
Definition of pinchbeck

noun

  • an alloy of copper and zinc resembling gold, used in watchmaking and costume jewelry.

adjective

  • appearing valuable, but actually cheap or tawdry.

Origin:

mid 18th century: named after Christopher Pinchbeck (died 1732), English watchmaker

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