Definition of Vandyke
1a
[from the collars depicted in portraits by Vandyke]
: a wide collar with a deeply indented edge
b
: one of several V-shaped points forming a decorative edging
c
: a border of such points
2
[from the beards worn in portraits by Vandyke]
: a trim pointed beard
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The first known use of Vandyke was in 1754
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