ETYM Cf. Icel., Dan., and Swed. kast.
(Homonym: cast).
1. Object formed by a mold; SYN. casting.
2. The act of throwing dice; SYN. roll.
3. The distinctive form in which a thing is made; SYN. mold, stamp.
ETYM Eng. metal, used in a tropical sense in allusion to the temper of the metal of a sword blade. Related to Metal.
(Homonym: metal).
Substance or quality of temperament; spirit, esp. as regards honor, courage, fortitude, ardor, etc.; disposition; -- usually in a good sense.
ETYM Old Eng. welde; akin to Scot. wald, Prov. German waude, German wau, Dan. and Swed. vau, Dutch wouw.
Yellow dye; plant from which it is extracted.
A metal joint formed by softening with heat and fusing or hammering together.