OCCAMY

Etymology

Noun

occamy (uncountable)

An alloy imitating gold or silver.

Source: Wiktionary


Oc"ca*my, n. Etym: [A corruption of alchemy.]

Definition: An alloy imitating gold or silver. [Written also ochimy, ochymy, etc.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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