copperbottomed

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copperbottomed (comparative more copperbottomed, superlative most copperbottomed)

  1. Alternative form of copper-bottomed
    • 1971 September 9, New Scientist, volume 51, number 768, page 596:
      Why should 100 per cent, cast-iron, copperbottomed, utterly water-tight proof be demanded before we can get rid of an unnecessary toxic hazard introduced in a cavalier and irresponsible manner []
    • 1995, Peter Schrijver, Studies in British Celtic historical phonology, page 402:
      Unfortunately, there are as yet no copperbottomed etymologies []