Etymology
Origin of enameling
late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; see origin at enamel, -ing 1
Example Sentences
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The show offers no reason to think a major resurgence in enameling is in the offing.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2016
The award is accompanied by a Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso that has been made unique by commemorative engraving and enameling.
From Forbes • Aug. 30, 2014
The size-12 ring, which commemorates the Giants’ 20-19 victory over the Buffalo Bills in 1991, has two football-shaped diamonds surrounded by “worn blue enameling framed by 17 smaller diamonds,” according to the auction house’s description.
From Washington Post • May 17, 2012
The craft of enameling is more than 3,000 years old.
From New York Times • Dec. 10, 2009
Also a separate first-class award for the improvements in cases, the number of artistic forms and designs used, the beauty and elegance of their finish, and for their new and indestructible method of enameling.
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