What does "vermiel" mean?

Answer by  palaeologus (564)

Vermiel is a combination of the precious metals that principally involves components of silver and gold -- because the metallurgical process that yielded the combination in large quantities was developed by the French in the 18th century, it makes sense that the French term for the product of gilding silver with gold was later imported into the English language.

Answer by  advice (39)

Yes, vermiel is a french word that came into the english language. It is usually used to describe a silver trinket given as a gift. An example would be a silver goblet.