silvern

English

/ˈsɪlvɚn/, /ˈsɪlvən/

adj
Definitions
  • (literary) Made of silver; or resembling or characteristic of silver; silvery.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English sylveren inherited from Old English silfren inherited from Proto-Germanic *silubrīnaz (made of silver) suffix from English silver.

Origin

English

silver

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