n. & adj.
--n.
1. each of a series of large points forming a border to lace or cloth etc.
2 a cape or collar etc. with these.
--adj. (Vandyke) in the style of dress, esp. with pointed borders, common in portraits by Van Dyck.
Phrases and idioms:
Vandyke beard a neat pointed beard. Vandyke brown a deep rich brown.
Etymology: Sir A. Van Dyck, Anglicized Vandyke, Flem. painter d. 1641