Covered with or made of brass, a yellow metal alloy, or treated with a brass finish for a shiny golden appearance.
From Old English 'bræs,' related to German 'Brasa.' The material was valued in ancient times and the word evolved to describe anything coated or reinforced with this durable metal alloy.
Brassed became especially popular during Victorian times when brass fittings were symbols of wealth and craftsmanship—polishing brass door handles was a status symbol that required serious elbow grease!
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