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noun
A hard valuable metal alloy in classical antiquity, of uncertain composition, thought to have been an alloy of copper with gold or silver involving heat treatment and quenching, but perhaps only a very high grade of bronze.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
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Synonyms: Corinthian brass
Antonyms: none provided
noun
Impudent self-assurance; effrontery.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively, uncountable
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Synonyms: Corinthian brass
Antonyms: none provided
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