| Share
 
Dictionary of Phrase and Fable—G

German Silver

is not silver at all, but white copper, or copper, zinc, and nickel mixed together. It was first made in Europe at Hildberg-hausen, in Germany, but had been used by the Chinese time out of mind.

Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894
Gerrymander
German Comb
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

More on German Silver from Infoplease:

Related Content

24 X 7

Private Tutor

Click Here for Details
24 x 7 Tutor Availability
Unlimited Online Tutoring
1-on-1 Tutoring
Explore Grade 12 Math , Grade 7 Math