Vignette

[viː'njet;vɪ-] or [vɪn'jɛt]

Definition

(noun.) a small illustrative sketch (as sometimes placed at the beginning of chapters in books).

(noun.) a photograph whose edges shade off gradually.

Inputed by Addie--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) A running ornament consisting of leaves and tendrils, used in Gothic architecture.

(n.) A decorative design, originally representing vine branches or tendrils, at the head of a chapter, of a manuscript or printed book, or in a similar position; hence, by extension, any small picture in a book; hence, also, as such pictures are often without a definite bounding line, any picture, as an engraving, a photograph, or the like, which vanishes gradually at the edge.

(v. t.) To make, as an engraving or a photograph, with a border or edge insensibly fading away.

Inputed by Dennis

Definition

n. any small ornamental engraving design or photograph not enclosed by a definite border: (orig.) an ornamental flourish of vine leaves and tendrils on manuscripts and books.—v.t. to treat or produce in such a style.—ns. Vignett′er; Vignett′ing-glass -pā′per a glass frame mask used in printing vignette pictures; Vignett′ist one who makes vignettes.

Typist: Nelly