seeing glass

noun

, British Dialect.

1. a looking glass; mirror.

Word History and Origins

Origin of seeing glass¹

First recorded in 1555–65

Example Sentences

I’d make seeing glass art a priority while you’re in the area.

From Seattle Times

They were astonished the same way Omakayas had been the first time she saw the trader unfold a seeing glass, something he called a telescope, a long, shiny tube that grew in his hands.

From Literature

He described walking in and, instead of seeing glass racks of wine, there would be a 30-inch wooden cutting board, salvaged from a Winn-Dixie in central Florida, full of snacks and canapés that guests would get when they sit down.

From Washington Times

People are not going to love walking into Apple Stores and seeing glass cases full of gold watches they’ll never be able to afford.

From Slate

The instrument case, in which are placed these following things in their several divisions: The glass or seeing glass.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• mirror