What does charactery mean?
Charactery means (obsolete) The art or means of characterizing..
Charactery
/ˈkæɹ.ək.təɹ.i/ · noun
Meaning
(obsolete) The art or means of characterizing..
Definitions by Sense
- (obsolete) The art or means of characterizing.
- (obsolete) a system of signs or characters, i.e. symbolism.
- (obsolete) A distinctive mark.
- (obsolete) Something which has a meaning.
- (informal, rare) Characterful.
Example Sentences
I will construe to thee All the charactery of my sad brows.
Sometimes she looked at Raymond, as if to say—That it should be so! At others her countenance expressed—I will still do all I can to make you happy. But Adrian read with uncertain aim the charactery of her face, and might mistake.—Clara was always with her, and she seemed most at ease
Synonyms for charactery
Antonyms for charactery
Related Words
Word Forms
- characteries
- more charactery
- most charactery
Usage Notes
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How do you use charactery in a sentence?
I will construe to thee All the charactery of my sad brows.
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