Word
silverman
Phoneticssil·ver·man
/ˈsɪɫvɝˌmæn/
Definition
n. a person who works with silver to make or fix things like jewelry and plates. This is an older word for a silversmith.
n. a person who works in silver; a silversmith. Often used in historical contexts or as a surname.
Examples
“The silverman polished the antique spoons until they shone.”
“During the eighteenth century, a skilled silverman would often be commissioned by wealthy families to create custom tea sets.”
“The museum's collection features several ornate chalices attributed to a master silverman whose workshop was once the most prestigious in the city.”
Examples
simple
“The silverman polished the antique spoons until they shone.”
contextual
“During the eighteenth century, a skilled silverman would often be commissioned by wealthy families to create custom tea sets.”
complex
“The museum's collection features several ornate chalices attributed to a master silverman whose workshop was once the most prestigious in the city.”
Usage
Primarily used in historical literature or as a proper noun (surname); 'silversmith' is the standard modern term for the profession.
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