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Of or pertaining to a pantograph; relating to pantography.

A general description; entire view of an object.

rd is also used of other means of multiplying copies of writings, drawings, etc. See Copygraph, Hectograph, Manifold.

The process of multiplying copies of writings, etc., by means of the papyrograph. -- Pap`y*ro*graph"ic, a.

A brief composition complete in one typographical section or paragraph; an item, remark, or quotation comprised in a few lines forming one paragraph; as, a column of news paragraphs; an editorial paragraph.

A writer of paragraphs; a paragraphist.

Pertaining to, or consisting of, a paragraph or paragraphs. -- Par`a*graph"ic*al*ly, adv.

A paragrapher.

Of or relating to a paragraphist. [R.] Beau. & Fl.

A collector or writer of proverbs. [R.]

A gelatinous modification of pectin.

An engraved tablet, usually of brass, set up in a public place.

An albuminous body formed in small quantity by the peptic digestion of proteids. It can be converted into peptone by pancreatic juice, but not by gastric juice.

A low wall, especially one serving to protect the edge of a platform, roof, bridge, or the like.

Growing by the side of a petal, as a stamen.

Having a parapet.

To add a paraph to; to sign, esp. with the initials.

The property of a woman which, on her marriage, was not made a part of her dower, but remained her own.

Of or pertaining to paraphernalia; as, paraphernal property. Kent.

Something reserved to a wife, over and above her dower, being chiefly apparel and ornaments suited to her degree.