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emblematic, a.|ɛmbləˈmætɪk|
[f. Gr. ἐµβληµατ- stem of ἔµβληµα (see emblem n.) + -ic.]
Pertaining to, or of the nature of, or serving as, an emblem; symbolical, typical. Const. of.
1645Evelyn Mem. (1857) I. 206 The emblematic tree at the other passage out of the church. 1702tr. Le Clerc's Prim. Fathers 54 Neither Christ nor his Apostles haue proposed any doctrine after an Emblematick manner. 1763Derrick Lett. (1767) II. 110 A monument..enriched with..inscriptions, and emblematic sculptures. 1775Sheridan Rivals 2nd Prol., View her..primly portray'd on emblematic wood! 1808Scott Marm. iv. viii. 10 And on his finger given to shine The emblematic ring. 1831Carlyle Sart. Res. (1858) 43 Clothes..are Emblematic..of a manifold cunning Victory over Want. 1876Mozley Univ. Serm. vi. 130 A process in the mind of man..makes material sights and objects first beautiful and then emblematic. |