See Also: repousse(dictionary)

repousse (iou)



repousse adjective & noun. M19.
[French, pa. pple of repousser, formed as RE- + pousser PUSH verb.]
A. adjective. Of metalwork: raised into or ornamented in relief by means of hammering from the reverse side. M19.
b. noun. Ornamental metalwork fashioned by the repousse method; the process of hammering into relief. M19.