silver plate

noun, phrase, verb — 3 senses

silver plate

nounalso spelled silver-plate

Etymology silver + plate

1

A thin layer of silver applied to the surface of an object made of another metal.

Related terms: gilt, silver lining

silver plate

phrase

Etymology From "silver plate", from the similarity of this phrase to the French s'il vous plaît.

1

Humorous, Pronunciation spelling Pronunciation spelling of s'il vous plaît.

Related terms: mercy bucket, grassy ass, bone apple tea

silver-plate

verb

1

To coat a metal surface with a thin layer of silver, often electrolytically.

Related terms: silver plate

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