Liberal Dictionary English Dictionary
silver leaf ExamplesWord Origin noun
- silver in the form of very thin foil.
Origin of silver leaf First recorded in 1720–30 Examples from the Web for silver leaf Historical Examples of silver leaf
The silver-leaf trees dripped, the hedges were shining with moisture.
Joseph C. Lincoln
Peep O’Day opened the front gate and came up the gravelled walk between the twin rows of silver-leaf poplars.
Irvin S. Cobb
Silver-leaf oxidises and turns black; platinum (a good substitute) costs about 2s.
Writing & Illuminating, & Lettering
Edward Johnston
The best substitute for silver-leaf is undoubtedly platinum, although it is very expensive.
Illumination and its Development in the Present Day
Sidney Farnsworth
Silver-leaf is prepared in a similar manner to gold-leaf; unfortunately, however, it quickly turns black when exposed to the air.
Illumination and its Development in the Present Day
Sidney Farnsworth