אֲנִיסְכָּא, com. (v. נִיסְכָּא) made of cast metal, opp. ארוקתא of wrought or stretched metal. Sabb. 59ᵇ דא׳ כ"ע וכ׳ (Rashi ed. דניסכא) as to those made of cast metal there is no difference of opinion. Ib. א׳ עיקר (prob. to be read מיקר, v. Ms. M.) what is made of cast metal is more precious (original).