adjective. Of or relating to engraving or carving, especially on precious stones.

Pertaining to carving or engraving: as, the glyptic art. See glyptics.

In mineralogy, figured.

adjective. Of or pertaining to gem engraving.

adjective. Figured; marked as with figures.

adjective. Of or pertaining to engraving, especially on precious stones.

"Sculpture in stone, whether granite, gem, or marble, while we accurately use the general term 'glyptic' for it, may be thought of with, perhaps, the most clear force under the English word 'engraving.'"

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