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Hence— Appropriate; fitting.
To engrave; inscribe; write.
To ascribe a certain character to; characterize; describe.
To give expression to, as mental qualities to the countenance.
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A mark made by cutting, stamping, or engraving, as on stone, metal, or other hard material; hence, a mark or figure, written or printed, and used to communicate thought, as in the formation of words; a letter, figure, or sign.
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Hence The peculiar form or style of letters used by a particular person; handwriting; any system of written, engraved, or printed symbols employed by a particular race or nation of people to record or communicate thought: as, the Greek character; the Runic character; the Hebrew character.
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A cipher.
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A distinguishing mark or characteristic; any one of the properties or qualities which serve to distinguish one person or thing from others; a peculiarity by which a thing may be recognized, described, and classified.
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The combination of properties, qualities, or peculiarities which distinguishes one person or thing, or one group of persons or things, from others; specifically, the sum of the inherited and acquired ethical traits which give to a person his moral individuality.
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The moral qualities assigned to a person by repute; the estimate attached to an individual by the community in which he lives; good or bad reputation, standing: as, a character for veracity or mendacity.
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Specifically Good qualities, or the reputation of possessing them; good reputation: as, a man of worth and character.
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The qualities, course of action, or rôle appropriate to a given person, station in life, profession, etc.
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Strongly marked distinctive qualities of any kind: as, a man with a great deal of character.
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An account or statement of the qualities or peculiarities of a person or thing; specifically, an oral or a written statement with regard to the standing or qualifications of any one, as a servant or an employee.