n. [ F. étincelle a spark, OF. estincelle, L. scintilla. Cf. Scintillate, Stencil. ]
Who can discern the tinsel from the gold? Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]
O happy peasant! O unhappy bard!
His the mere tinsel, hers the rich reward. Cowper. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Showy to excess; gaudy; specious; superficial. “Tinsel trappings.” Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t.
She, tinseled o'er in robes of varying hues. Pope. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Like tinsel; gaudy; showy, but cheap. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. In a showy and cheap manner. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who works in tin; a tinner. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. (Min.) Cassiterite. [ 1913 Webster ]