n. The state of being silvery. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. (Metal.) The art or process of covering metals, wood, paper, glass, etc., with a thin film of metallic silver, or a substance resembling silver; also, the firm do laid on;
n. One who favors the use or establishment of silver as a monetary standard; -- so called by those who favor the gold standard. [ Colloq. or Cant ] [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]
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