'Silvering' definitions:

Definition of 'Silvering'

From: GCIDE
  • Silver \Sil"ver\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Silvered; p. pr. & vb. n. Silvering.]
  • 1. To cover with silver; to give a silvery appearance to by applying a metal of a silvery color; as, to silver a pin; to silver a glass mirror plate with an amalgam of tin and mercury. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To polish like silver; to impart a brightness to, like that of silver. [1913 Webster]
  • And smiling calmness silvered o'er the deep. --Pope. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. To make hoary, or white, like silver. [1913 Webster]
  • His head was silvered o'er with age. --Gay. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Silvering'

From: GCIDE
  • Silvering \Sil"ver*ing\, n. (Metal.) The art or process of covering metals, wood, paper, glass, etc., with a thin film of metallic silver, or a substance resembling silver; also, the firm do laid on; as, the silvering of a glass speculum. [1913 Webster]

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