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stylographic

American  
[stahy-luh-graf-ik] / ˈstaɪ ləˈgræf ɪk /
Sometimes stylographical

adjective

  1. of or relating to a stylograph.

  2. of, relating to, or used in stylography.


stylographic British  
/ ˌstaɪləˈɡræfɪk /

adjective

  1. of or relating to a stylograph or stylography

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of stylographic

First recorded in 1800–10; stylo- 1 + graphic

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To make the deception more complete, the squire drew out his stylographic pen and went over the address, altering the handwriting quite a little, so that it might not be recognized.

From The Young Bridge-Tender or, Ralph Nelson's Upward Struggle by Edward Stratemeyer

The sleepy young man opened a notebook and shook a stylographic pen so that the ink might flow freely.

From The Gentleman from Indiana by Booth Tarkington

A millionaire is apt to imagine that nothing in this world is impossible, provided he has his cheque-book in his pocket and a stylographic pen wherewith to write an order on his banker.

From The Red Rat's Daughter by Guy Boothby

Hadn't yet been a Member of House when it shook from time to time with the roar of controversy round BRADLAUGH, his oath, his affirmation, and his stylographic pen.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 100, February 7, 1891 by Various

The special advantage of the stylographic is that the mere weight of the pen is sufficient pressure, and therefore many hours of writing do not tire the muscles of the hand.

From Makers of Many Things by Eva March Tappan

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