2. Noun. (obsolete) A magical symbol ¹
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Definition of Caract
1. a sign [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Caract
Literary usage of Caract
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Catalogue des incunables de la bibliothèque de Roanne by Dumoulin, Maurice (1900)
"Édition parisienne, caract. goth. de deux grandeurs. tit. courants. chiff.
(132-85) un feuillet signé B 37 11. tit. de generibus nominum. chiff. ix. ..."
2. A Dictionary of Weights and Measures for the British Isles: The Middle Ages by Ronald Edward Zupko (1985)
"caract, Penny-weight and Grain. 1756 Rolt sv caract: The weight used in ...
1829 Palethorpe sv: CARAT, or caract, a certain weight used by jewellers and ..."
3. The Magnetic Lady: Or, Humors Reconciled by Ben Jonson (1914)
"See the Glossary, sv caract. Cf. Shaks. 2 Hen. IV 4. ... 22 : ' No beautie, no ;
you are of too good caract, To be left so, without a guard.'—NED. 1.1. ..."
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