chalybean Meaning, Definition & Usage

Cha*lyb"e*an adjective
Etymology
L. chalybeïus, fr. chalybs steel, Gr. .
Definitions
  1. Of or pertaining to the Chalybes, an ancient people of Pontus in Asia Minor, celebrated for working in iron and steel.
  2. Of superior quality and temper; -- applied to steel. Obs. Milton.

Webster 1913