brass rubbing

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The technique of making a paper copy of a brass-plate engraving by placing a sheet of paper over the plate and rubbing with a crayon.
  2. A copy so created.

Word forms

brass rubbing brass rubbings
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