vandyked

/ˈvændaɪkt/
adjective
  1. Having a short, pointed beard, especially one that is trimmed to a point like that seen in portraits by the painter Van Dyck.
    • The actor's vandyked facial hair gave him an old-fashioned, distinguished appearance.
    • He grew a vandyked goatee for the costume party to look like a Renaissance nobleman.
    • The king in the portrait had a vandyked beard that was fashionable in the 17th century.
  2. Decorated with a zigzag or scalloped edge, resembling the lace collars in Van Dyck's paintings.
    • She sewed a vandyked trim onto the curtains to match the antique style of the house.
    • The tablecloth had a vandyked border that added an elegant touch to the dining room.
    • The invitation cards featured a vandyked edge, making them look like vintage lace.
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