
v. t. To invest with a title or privilege by diploma. [ R. ] Wood. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Diplomatic. [ R. ]
n. A minister, official agent, or envoy to a foreign court; a diplomatist. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. According to the rules of diplomacy; in the manner of a diplomatist; artfully. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The science of diplomas, or the art of deciphering ancient writings, and determining their age, authenticity, etc.; paleography. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. Diplomacy. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Cf. F. diplomatiste a student of diplomatics. ] A person employed in, or skilled in, diplomacy; a diplomat. [ 1913 Webster ]
In ability, Avaux had no superior among the numerous able diplomatists whom his country then possessed. Macaulay.