PINCHBECK


Meaning of PINCHBECK in English

■ noun an alloy of copper and zinc resembling gold, used in watchmaking and cheap jewellery.

■ adjective appearing valuable, but actually cheap or tawdry.

Origin

C18: named after the English watchmaker Christopher Pinchbeck .

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