Definitions for vandykevænˈdaɪk

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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

Van•dykevænˈdaɪk(n.)

or van•dyke

  1. Ref: Vandyke beard.

  2. Also called Vandyke′ point′. one of the projecting edges of a deeply indented fabric border, esp. of the lace on a Vandyke collar. a border or trim having such edges.

    Category: Clothing

    Ref: Vandyke collar.

Princeton's WordNet

  1. Vandyke, Van Dyck, Anthony Vandyke, Sir Anthony Vandyke(noun)

    Flemish painter of numerous portraits (1599-1641)

  2. vandyke beard, vandyke(noun)

    a short pointed beard (named after the artist Anthony Vandyke)

Wiktionary

  1. vandyke(Noun)

    An edge with ornamental triangular points.

  2. vandyke(Verb)

    To fit or furnish with a vandyke; to form with points or scallops like a vandyke.

  3. Vandyke(Noun)

    A style of facial hair which has both a mustache and goatee but with all cheek hair shaven.

  4. Origin: Named after 17th century Flemish painter Anthony van Dyck.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Vandyke(adj)

    of or pertaining to the style of Vandyke the painter; used or represented by Vandyke

  2. Vandyke(noun)

    a picture by Vandyke. Also, a Vandyke collar, or a Vandyke edge

  3. Vandyke(verb)

    fit or furnish with a Vandyke; to form with points or scallops like a Vandyke


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