English

Noun

maillechort ‎(plural maillechorts)

1. (obsolete) Nickel silver.

French

Alternative forms

• melchior (obsolete)

Etymology

From Maill(ot) + Chor(ier), the names of the two Lyon craftsmen who invented it.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /maj.ʃɔʁ/

Noun

maillechort m ‎(plural maillechorts)

1. nickel silver