vandyke Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun Flemish painter of numerous portraits (1599-1641)
Van Dyck; Anthony Vandyke; Sir Anthony Vandyke.
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noun a short pointed beard (named after the artist Anthony Vandyke)
vandyke beard.
WordNet
Van*dyke" adjective
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Of or pertaining to the style of Vandyke the painter; used or represented by Vandyke. "His Vandyke dress." Macaulay.Written also Vandyck .
Van*dyke" noun
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A picture by Vandyke. Also, a Vandyke collar, or a Vandyke edge. Written also Vandyck .
Van*dyke" transitive verb
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fit or furnish with a Vandyke; to form with points or scallops like a Vandyke. R.Written also Vandyck .