Dactylioglyphic

/dæk-TIL-i-ə-GLIF-ik/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or made by engraving or carving on signet rings and seals.

Etymology

From dactylioglyph + -ic (adjective suffix). This scholarly adjective describes anything pertaining to the art and practice of seal and ring carving.

Kelly Says

Ancient Roman emperors had incredibly elaborate dactylioglyphic seals—entire armies could be commanded with the simple press of a decorated ring into hot wax!

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