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Pinchbeck word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "pinchbeck" word

[noun] an alloy of copper and zinc that is used in cheap jewelry to imitate gold
[adjective] serving as an imitation or substitute; "pinchbeck heroism"
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\Pinch"beck\, n. [Said to be from the name of the inventor; cf. It. prencisbecco.] An alloy of copper and zinc, resembling gold; a yellow metal, composed of about three ounces of zinc to a pound of copper. It is much used as an imitation of gold in the manufacture of cheap jewelry.
\Pinch"beck\, a. Made of pinchbeck; sham; cheap; spurious; unreal. ``A pinchbeck throne.'' --J. A. Symonds.

Synonyms for pinchbeck

counterfeit, imitative

See also: alloy | metal |

Related terms: bogus, brummagem, cheat, counterfeited, embellished, ersatz, false, fictitious, fictive, foofaraw, fraud, frilliness, gaudery, gilding, gingerbread, paste, rip-off, self-styled, superfluity, trappings, trumpery, twisted

The fun area, different aproach to word »pinchbeck«

Let's analyse "pinchbeck" as pure text. This string has Nine letters in Two syllables and Two vowels. 22.2% of vowels is 16.4% less then average English word. Written in backwards: KCEBHCNIP. Average typing speed for these characters is 2430 milliseconds. [info]

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Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: pinchbeck: 9 + 5 = 14, reduced: 5 . and the final result is Five.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: pinchbeck: 7 + 9 + 5 + 3 + 8 + 2 + 5 + 3 + 2 = 44, reduced: 8, and the final result is Eight.

Tarot cards

Letter Num. Tarot c. Intensity Meaning
B (1) 2 High Priestess Compassionate, Caring, Knowing
C (2) 3 Empress Patient, Willful, Strong, Giving
E (1) 5 Hierophant Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
H (1) 8 Strength Couragous, Faithful, Caring
I (1) 9 Hermit Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
K (1) 11 Justice Charismatic, Quick, Leader, Bold
N (1) 14 Temperance Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
P (1) 16 Tower Craftsman, Laborer, Builder

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