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Intagʹlio (Italian)

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A design cut in a gem, like a crest or initials in a stamp. The design does not stand out in relief, as in camʹeos, but is hollowed in.

 

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Entry taken from Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, edited by the Rev. E. Cobham Brewer, LL.D. and revised in 1895.

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Insane Root (The)
Inscription of a Coin
Insolence. (Latin, in-soleo.)
Inspired Idiot (The)
Instinct
Institutes
Instructions to the Committee
Insubri
Insult
Insulter
Intaglio (Italian)
Intellect
Intendance Militaire
Intentions
Inter Alia (Latin)
Inter Cæsa et Porrecta
Inter Canem et Lupum
Inter Nos
Inter Pocula
Inter Rex (Latin)
Intercalary (Latin)

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Intaglio