英语词汇hallmark的起源、历史背景-英语词源词典

词汇	hallmark
词源	hallmark [E18th] Articles made of gold, silver, or platinum have been taken to Goldsmiths’ Hall in London to be tested since the Middle Ages, and then stamped with a mark to guarantee purity. This was the original hallmark. Goldsmiths’ Hall is the home of the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths, one of the traditional Livery Companies of the City of London.
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