Mezzotinter

n. [ Cf. F. mezzo-tinto. ] A manner of engraving on copper or steel by drawing upon a surface previously roughened, and then removing the roughness in places by scraping, burnishing, etc., so as to produce the requisite light and shade. Also, an engraving so produced. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. To engrave in mezzotint. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ It. mezzo half + tinto tinted, p. p. of tingere to dye, color, tinge, L. tingere. See Mezzo. ] Mezzotint. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. To engrave in mezzotint. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. One who engraves in mezzotint. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ It. mezzo half + tinto tinted, p. p. of tingere to dye, color, tinge, L. tingere. See Mezzo. ] Mezzotint. [ 1913 Webster ]