CHATON


Meaning of CHATON in English

/shann tawonn"/ , n. , pl. chatons /-tawonn"/ .

1. Also called chaton foil . an imitation gem of paste that has its pavilion backed with metal foil or silver to reflect light.

2. a bezel in a ring.

[ 1570-80; chastun gem setting kasto container ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .