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dactylio-
combining form of Gr. δακτύλιος finger-ring [f. δάκτυλος finger: see dactyl], as in dacˈtylioglyph [Gr. δακτυλιογλύϕ-ος], an engraver of gems for finger-rings; also, according to Brande, ‘the inscription of the name of the artist on a gem’; hence dacˌtylioˈglyphic a.; dactyliˈoglyphist = dactylioglyph; dactyliˈoglyphy [Gr. δακτυλιογλυϕία], the art of engraving gems (Webster 1864). dactyliˈographer, one who describes finger-rings, engraved seals, etc.; hence dacˌtylioˈgraphic a.; dactyliˈography, the description of finger-rings, ‘the science of gem-engraving’ (Brande); dactyliˈology, the study of finger-rings.
1850J. Leitch Müller's Anc. Art §131. 109 The luxury of ring-wearing..raised the art of the dactylioglyphist to the height which it was capable of attaining. 1872C. W. King Antique Gems & Rings Index, Dactyliology. |