LATTEN


Meaning of LATTEN in English

[ 'lat(ə)n ]

■ noun historical an alloy of copper and zinc resembling brass, hammered into thin sheets and used to make monumental brasses and church ornaments.

Origin

ME: from OFr. laton , of unknown origin.

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