Britannia - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Britannia : \Bri*tan"ni*a\, n. [Based on L. Britannia Great Britain.] A white-metal alloy of tin, antimony, bismuth, copper, etc. It somewhat resembles silver, and is used for table ware. Called also Britannia metal.

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