OBELISK

n. v.

3 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)


1.
n.

An upright, four-sided pillar, gradually tapering as it rises, and terminating in a pyramid called pyramidion. It is ordinarily monolithic. Egyptian obelisks are commonly covered with hieroglyphic writing from top to bottom.

2.
n.

A mark of reference; -- called also dagger [&dag;]. See Dagger, n., 2.

3.
v.

To mark or designate with an obelisk.


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