Vandyke
noun
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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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