chrysography
Americannoun
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the art of writing in ink made of powdered gold suspended in a small amount of glair or gum.
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the gold writing produced by this art.
Etymology
Origin of chrysography
From the Greek word chrȳsographía, dating back to 1850–55. See chryso-, -graphy
Example Sentences
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For chrysography, or gold-writing, the tint was nearly what we call crimson.
From Illuminated Manuscripts by Bradley, John William
The progress had been from mere “cheirography” to calligraphy; now it was from calligraphy to chrysography and arguriography.
From Illuminated Manuscripts by Bradley, John William
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