Definition of Mezzotint

  • (n.) A manner of engraving on copper or steel by drawing upon a surface previously roughened, and then removing the roughness in places by scraping, burnishing, etc., so as to produce the requisite light and shade. Also, an engraving so produced.
  • (v. t.) To engrave in mezzotint.

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