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CHALYBEAN
Adjective
Chalybean (comparative more Chalybean, superlative most Chalybean)
(historical) Of or relating to the Chalybes, an ancient people of Pontus in Asia Minor, celebrated for working in iron and steel.
Noun
Chalybean (plural Chalybeans)
(historical) A member of this ancient group of people.
Source: Wiktionary
Cha*lyb"e*an, a. Etym: [L. chalybeïus, fr. chalybs steel, Gr.
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.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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