matte
The origin and history of matte.
Etymology
From French mat, meaning "dull" or "lifeless" — the same word used in chess for a checkmated (dead) king.
The origin and history of matte.
From French mat, meaning "dull" or "lifeless" — the same word used in chess for a checkmated (dead) king.
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