First Known Use: circa 1730
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sgraffito
noun sgraf·fi·to \zgra-ˈfē-(ˌ)tō, skra-\
plural sgraf·fi·ti\-(ˌ)tē\
Definition of SGRAFFITO
1
: decoration by cutting away parts of a surface layer (as of plaster or clay) to expose a different colored ground — compare graffito
2
: something (as traditional Pennsylvania Dutch pottery) decorated with sgraffito
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Origin of SGRAFFITO
Italian, from past participle of sgraffire to scratch, produce sgraffito
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