n.
    - a precious shiny greyish-white metal, the chemical element of atomic number 47. 
(Symbol: Ag)
 - a shiny grey-white colour or appearance like that of silver.
 - silver dishes, containers, or cutlery. 
▸household cutlery of any material.
 - coins made from silver or from a metal that resembles silver. 
▸chiefly Scottish money.
 
v.
    - coat or plate with silver.
 - provide (mirror glass) with a backing of a silver-coloured material in order to make it reflective.
 - literary (especially of the moon) give a silvery appearance to.
 - (with reference to hair) turn or cause to turn grey or white.
 
 
  Phrase
  
    - be born with a silver spoon in one's mouth
 be born into a wealthy family of high social standing.  - the silver screen
 the cinema industry. 
   
  Derivative
  
    - silvered adj.
  - silveriness n.
  - silvering n.
  - silverware n.
  - silvery adj.
 
   
  Etymology
  OE seolfor, of Gmc origin.