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Geschutzt

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Definition: Geschutzt is a mark sometimes found on antiques of German origin which translates to protected or copyrighted; similar in meaning to the U.S. patented and pat. pend. marks
Pronunciation: gess-schtootz
Also Known As: Ges. Gesch., the abbreviation of Gesetzlich Geschutzt which translates to legally protected
Examples:
The eBay sellers erroneously stated the Geschutzt mark on a cast iron frame was that of a German metal smith, but Brenda knew they were mistaken.

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