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   pinchbeck

   /ˈpɪn(t)ʃbɛk/

   noun

   • 1. an alloy of copper and zinc resembling gold, used in watchmaking and cheap jewellery.

   adjective

   • 1. appearing valuable, but actually cheap or tawdry.

   Word Origin mid 18th century: named after Christopher Pinchbeck (died 1732), English watchmaker.

   Scrabble Points: 24

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