Meaning of the word 'repousse'

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Meaning of ‘repousse’

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repousse

(a) Formed in relief, as a pattern on metal. (b) Ornamented with patterns in relief made by pressing or hammering on the reverse side; -- said of thin metal, or of a vessel made of thin metal. -- n. Repoussé work. Repoussé work, ornamentation of metal in relief by pressing or hammering on the reverse side.

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Meaning of 'repousse'

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