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Chalybean, a.|kælɪˈbiːən|
[f. L. chalybēi-us Chalybeian, of steel + -an; f. Gr. χαλυβηίς, f. χάλυψ, χάλυβ-ος, ‘sing. of Chalybes’ also ‘steel’.
(It is not certain whether steel was named from the Chalybes or vice versa.)]
Pertaining to the Chalybes, an ancient nation of Asia Minor famous for their skill in working iron.
1671Milton Samson 133 Chalybean tempered steel and frock of mail Adamantean proof. |