latten

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Definitions of latten word

noun latten a brasslike alloy commonly made in thin sheets and formerly much used for church utensils. 1
noun latten tin plate. 1
noun latten any metal in thin sheets. 1
noun latten (archaic, or, historical) An alloy of copper and tin, similar to bronze, with a sufficient portion of tin to make it a pewter-like color with yellowish tinge (rather than the brownish-gold color of bronze of higher copper content), once used in thin sheets and for domestic utensils and light-duty tools. 1
noun latten metal or alloy, esp brass, made in thin sheets 0
noun latten brass or a brasslike alloy hammered into thin sheets, formerly used for making church vessels 0

before 1300

One of the 15% oldest English words

1300-50; Middle English lato(u)n < Middle French laton copper-zinc alloy ≪ Arabic lātūn < Turkic; compare Turkish altιn gold

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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