churchsilver
nounUK /ˈtʃɜːtʃˌsɪlvə/
US /ˈtʃɜːrtʃˌsɪlvər/
Churchsilver is shiny metal dishes and cups used in a church.
The old churchsilver was polished until it gleamed on the altar.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Silver objects owned by a church and used in worship.
The parish insured its churchsilver against theft.
3. A silvery-grey color resembling old church metalwork.
The curtains were a soft churchsilver shade.
4. Silver coins or treasure donated to a church.
The medieval churchsilver was kept in a locked chest.