dac-tylioglyph Meaning, Definition & Usage

Dac-tyl"i*o*glyph noun

Etymology

Gr. an engraver of gems; finger ring (fr. finger) + to engrave.

Definitions

1. (Fine Arts) (a) An engraver of gems for rings and other ornaments. (b) The inscription of the engraver's name on a finger ring or gem.