VANDYKE


Meaning of VANDYKE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ van-ˈdīk, vən- ]

noun

Etymology: Sir Anthony Vandyke

Date: 1754

1.

a. : a wide collar with a deeply indented edge

b. : one of several V-shaped points forming a decorative edging

c. : a border of such points

2. : a trim pointed beard

• van·dyked -ˈdīkt adjective

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