- a plate of polished copper on which a writing, picture, or design is made by engraving or etching.
- a print or impression from such a plate.
- engraving or printing of this kind.
- a fine, elegant style of handwriting.
- a polished copper plate on which a design has been etched or engraved
- a print taken from such a plate
- a fine handwriting based upon that used on copperplate engravings
