Meaning of Nieller – French Verb
Nieller means to engrave or inlay with a decorative pattern, typically using a black alloy of copper, silver, and lead.
Examples of nieller in Every Day Usage
- Je nielle mes bijoux en argent tous les mois. (I polish my silver jewelry every month.)
- Le forgeron nielle la lame de l’épée pour la rendre plus brillante. (The blacksmith etches the sword blade to make it shine.)
- Ma grand-mère niellait toujours les poignées de nos couverts. (My grandmother would always etch the handles of our silverware.)
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