latten

[ lat-n ]

noun

1. a brasslike alloy commonly made in thin sheets and formerly much used for church utensils.
2. tin plate.
3. any metal in thin sheets.

latten

/ ˈlætən /

noun

1. metal or alloy, esp brass, made in thin sheets

Word History and Origins

Origin of latten¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of latten¹

C14: from Old French laton, of unknown origin

Example Sentences

The tomb was opened in 1774, and on the king’s head was found an imitation crown of tin or latten gilt, with trefoils rising from its upper edge.

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The gauntlets are of latten, and still retain the inner leather gloves.

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A few weeks afterwards, a farm at Greenwich was bought for her for £66; and her writing-desk had to be adorned with latten and gold at a great cost.

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The Founders extended their jurisdiction over the manufacture of candlesticks, buckles, spurs, stirrups, straps, lavers, pots, ewers and basins made of brass, latten, or pewter, and have an interesting history.

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Our brass or latten then is made to ascend by the degrees of fire, but of its own accord freely and without violence.

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