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n. 1. The art or means of characterizing; a system of signs or characters; symbolism; distinctive mark. [ 1913 Webster ]

Fairies use flowers for their charactery. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. That which is charactered; the meaning. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

I will construe to thee
All the charactery of my sad brows. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]