Category:Vandyke

Van*dyke", a.

Defn: of or pertaining to the style of vandyke the painter; used or Represented by vandyke. "his vandyke dress." Macaulay. [written also Vandyck.] Vandyke brown (paint.), a pigment of a deep Semitranssparent brown color, supposed to be the color used by Vandyke in his pictures. -- vandyke collar or cape, 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.

Vandyke Van*dyke", n.

Defn: a picture by vandyke. Also, a vandyke collar, or a vandyke Edge. [written also vandyck.]

Vandyke Van*dyke", v. t.

Defn: fit or furnish with a vandyke; to form with points or scallops Like a vandyke. [r.] [written also vandyck.]