copperplates in English
noun
1
a polished copper plate with a design engraved or etched into it.
Much controversy still remains regarding the techniques used, but all processes began with etching and/or engraving the desired design on a copperplate .
2
a style of neat, round handwriting, usually slanted and looped, the thick and thin strokes being made by pressure with a flexible metal nib.
Even then I regretted not being allowed to learn and to use copperplate but the days of the flexible steel pen nib were already ending.
noun
copperplate engraving
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