Vandyke
[væn'daɪk]
Definition
(a.) Of or pertaining to the style of Vandyke the painter; used or represented by Vandyke.
(n.) A picture by Vandyke. Also, a Vandyke collar, or a Vandyke edge.
(v. t.) fit or furnish with a Vandyke; to form with points or scallops like a Vandyke.
Edited by Elsie
Definition
n. one of the points forming an edge or border as of lace ribbon &c.: a painting by Vandyke: a small round cape the border ornamented with points and indentations as seen in paintings by Vandyke of the time of Charles I.—adj. pertaining to the style of dress represented in portraits by Vandyke.—v.t. to cut the edge off in points.—n. Vandyke′-brown a reddish-brown pigment a species of peat or lignite.—adj. Vandyked′ notched with large points like a Vandyke collar.
Edited by Jeanne