SILVER CERTIFICATE
Sil"ver cer*tif"i*cate.
Defn: A certificate issued by a government that there has been deposited with it silver to a specified amount, payable to the bearer on demand. In the United States and its possessions, it is issued against the deposit of silver coin, and is not legal tender, but is receivable for customs, taxes, and all public dues.
SILVERFIN
Sil"ver*fin`, n. (Zoöl.)
Defn: A small North American fresh-water cyprinoid fish (Notropis
Whipplei).
SILVERFISH Sil"ver*fish`, n. (Zoöl.) (a) The tarpum. (b) A white variety of the goldfish. Lepisma saccharina, which may infest houses, and eats starched clothing and sized papers. See Lepisma.
SILVER-GRAY
Sil"ver-gray`, a.
Defn: Having a gray color with a silvery luster; as, silver-gray hair.
SILVERINESS
Sil"ver*i*ness, n.
Defn: The state of being silvery.
SILVERING
Sil"ver*ing, n. (Metal.)