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chrysography
[ kri-sog-ruh-fee ]
noun
- the art of writing in ink made of powdered gold suspended in a small amount of glair or gum.
- the gold writing produced by this art.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of chrysography1
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Example Sentences
The progress had been from mere “cheirography” to calligraphy; now it was from calligraphy to chrysography and arguriography.
From Project Gutenberg
For chrysography, or gold-writing, the tint was nearly what we call crimson.
From Project Gutenberg
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