Cupelers

/ˈkjuːpələrz/ noun

Definition

Plural of cupeler; multiple people who specialize in the refinement of precious metals using the cupellation process.

Etymology

Standard plural form of cupeler. Royal mints and wealthy merchants employed teams of cupelers to ensure the purity and quality of their precious metals.

Kelly Says

Medieval mints employed dozens of cupelers—they were organized into guilds with strict secrecy, making them ancient versions of security professionals protecting valuable intellectual property and ensuring consistent quality standards.

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