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MEZZOTINTO

\mˌɛzətˈɪntə͡ʊ], \mˌɛzətˈɪntə‍ʊ], \m_ˌɛ_z_ə_t_ˈɪ_n_t_əʊ]\

Definitions of MEZZOTINTO

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language

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A mode of engraving on steel or copper, in imitation of painting in Indian ink, the lights of the picture being produced by scraping on a black ground.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

A style of engraving on copper in imitation of Indian ink; a certain style of drawing.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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