n. [ Cf. G. stafette. See Estafet. ] An estafet. [ R. ] Carlyle. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ F., cf. It. statuetta. ] A small statue; -- usually applied to a figure much less than life size, especially when of marble or bronze, or of plaster or clay as a preparation for the marble or bronze, as distinguished from a figure in terra cotta or the like. Cf. Figurine. [ 1913 Webster ]