Middle English Dictionary Entry
assadi(n, -en n.
Entry Info
| Forms | assadi(n, -en n. |
| Etymology | See OD under arsedine. |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
1.
A gold-colored alloy of copper and zinc rolled into thin leaf.
Associated quotations
- (1472) Doc.in Sharp Pageants Cov.193 : Assady & redde wax.
- (1447-8) Doc.in Sharp Pageants Cov.29 : Item for Assadyn, Silver papur & gold papur, gold foyle & grene ffoyle..ij s. j d..for assaden for the harnes..x d.