Amelung glass

noun

Am·​e·​lung glass

ˈaməliŋ-,

-ləŋ-

: a rare late 18th century American glassware often similar to fine engraved Stiegel glass

Word History

Etymology

after John F. Amelung, flourished 1784 American glass manufacturer

First Known Use

1916, in the meaning defined above

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