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silverpoint

noun sil·ver·point \ˈsil-vər-ˌpint\

Definition of SILVERPOINT

:  a drawing technique utilizing a pencil of silver usually on specially prepared paper or parchment
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First Known Use of SILVERPOINT

1882

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