enamelled

English

Adjective

enamelled (comparative more enamelled, superlative most enamelled)

1. Alternative form of enameled
   • 1857, Albert Way, Notices of an Enamelled Chalice and of Other Ancient Reliques, Found on the Site of Rusper Priory, page 4:

     The enamelled cup, which has been designated as a chalice, was the relique of greatest interest brought to light in these explorations.

   • 1987, Encounter - Volume 70, page 15:

     Queen Alexandra was there looking very beautiful but very enamelled.

   • 2015, Frank W. Macey, Specifications in Detail, page 81:

     When a wall is faced with white enamelled bricks, a little yellow or pink tinting to the pointing adds much to the effect.

Derived terms

• unenamelled

 

Verb

enamelled

1. (British spelling) simple past and past participle of enamel
   • 1943 March and April, “Notes and News: White Diamonds on Signalposts”, in Railway Magazine, page 116:

     In recent issues two replies have been given to correspondents concerning the function of the diamond-shaped enamelled white plates fixed to signalposts, which are to indicate to enginemen that the section of line is track-circuited, so that action under Rule 55 of the Rule Book is unnecessary.

Derived terms

• enamelled wire