Mezzotint Definition
mĕtsō-tĭnt, mĕdzō-, mĕzō-
noun
A method of engraving on a copper or steel plate by scraping or polishing parts of a roughened surface to produce impressions of light and shade.
Webster's New World
An engraving or print so produced.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
- black-and-white
- line-engraving
- half-tone
verb
To engrave by this method.
Webster's New World
To make such etchings.
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Other Word Forms of Mezzotint
Noun
Singular:
mezzotint
Plural:
mezzotintsOrigin of Mezzotint
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Alteration of Italian mezzatinta halftone mezza feminine of mezzo half (from Latin medius medium) tinta tint from feminine past participle of tingere to tint (from Latin to dye)
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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