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Webster 1913 Edition


Chalybean

Cha-lyb′e-an

,
Adj.
[L.
chalybeïus
, fr.
chalybs
steel, Gr. [GREEK].]
1.
Of or pertaining to the Chalybes, an ancient people of Pontus in Asia Minor, celebrated for working in iron and steel.
2.
Of superior quality and temper; – applied to steel.
[Obs.]
Milton.

Webster 1828 Edition


Chalybean

CHALYBEAN

,
Adj.
Pertaining to steel well tempered.