Entry 2 senses Webster, 1913 Charactery · Char·ac·ter·y · IPA /ˈkæɹ.ək.təɹ.i/ 01 n. The art or means of characterizing; a system of signs or characters; symbolism; distinctive mark. 1. The art or means of characterizing; a system of signs or characters; symbolism; distinctive mark. “Fairies use flowers for their charactery.” — Shak. 2. That which is charactered; the meaning.[Obs.] “I will construe to thee All the charactery of my sad brows.” — Shak.