Enamelled

adj, verb

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Verb
  1. 1
    simple past and past participle of enamel UK, form-of, participle, past

    "In recent issues two replies have been given to correspondents concerning the function of the diamond-shaped enamelled white plates fixed to signalposts, which are to indicate to enginemen that the section of line is track-circuited, so that action under Rule 55 of the Rule Book is unnecessary."

Adjective
  1. 1
    Alternative form of enameled. alt-of, alternative

    "The enamelled cup, which has been designated as a chalice, was the relique of greatest interest brought to light in these explorations."

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"Many a wild flower formed by the Almighty Hand to be a perfumed goblet for the dew, felt its enamelled cup filled high with blood that day, and shrinking dropped."

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