# pinchbeck

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. An alloy of copper and zinc once used as imitation gold for cheap jewelry.

## Etymology
Named after Christopher Pinchbeck, an 18th century London watchmaker who developed the alloy.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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