chaton foil
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chaton — (ˈ)sha|tōⁿ noun (plural chatons ōⁿ(z)) Etymology: French, from Old French chastun, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German kasto container, Middle Dutch kaste barn, Old English bēocere beekeeper, Old High German … Useful english dictionary
chaton — /shann tawonn /, n., pl. chatons / tawonn /. 1. Also called chaton foil. an imitation gem of paste that has its pavilion backed with metal foil or silver to reflect light. 2. a bezel in a ring. [1570 80; < F, OF chastun gem setting < Gmc; cf. OHG … Universalium
