dinanderie

noun

di·​nan·​de·​rie

də̇ˈnandərē,

ˌdēˌnanˈdrē

plural -s

: decorative objects of brass, copper, or bronze chiefly for ecclesiastical or domestic use such as were made in the 13th to 15th centuries

Word History

Etymology

French, from Middle French, from dinandier coppersmith (from Old French, from Dinand —now Dinant —town in Belgium + Old French -ier -er) + -ie -y

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