eˈsmayle, emayle Obs. rare.
[ad. OF. esmail, F. émail: see amel.]
Enamel.
1589 Puttenham Eng. Poesie iii. xix. (Arb.) 242 Set rich rubie to red esmayle. 1594 Nashe Terrors of Night D iij. (D.), No wine but was turned to red emayle as soon as euer it came amongst them [Icelanders]. |