Vandyke — Defs

01 a. Of or pertaining to the style of Vandyke the painter; used or represented by Vandyke.

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Of or pertaining to the style of Vandyke the painter; used or represented by Vandyke.

Phrases & compounds

Vandyke brown — a pigment of a deep semitransparent brown color, supposed to be the color used by Vandyke in his pictures.

Vandyke collar — a broad collar or cape of linen and lace with a deep pointed or scalloped edge, worn lying on the shoulders; -- so called from its appearance in pictures by Vandyke.

Vandyke edge — an edge having ornamental triangular points.

02 prop. n. A picture by Vandyke. Also, a Vandyke collar, or a Vandyke edge.

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A picture by Vandyke. Also, a Vandyke collar, or a Vandyke edge.

03 v. t. To fit or furnish with a Vandyke; to form with points or scallops like a Vandyke.

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To fit or furnish with a Vandyke; to form with points or scallops like a Vandyke.[R.]