A distinctive mark; a letter, figure,
or symbol.
Style of writing or printing;
handwriting; the peculiar form of letters used by a particular
person or people; as, an inscription in the Runic
character.
The peculiar quality, or the sum of
qualities, by which a person or a thing is distinguished from
others; the stamp impressed by nature, education, or habit; that
which a person or thing really is; nature; disposition.
Strength of mind; resolution;
independence; individuality; as, he has a great deal of
character.
Moral quality; the principles and
motives that control the life; as, a man of character; his
character saves him from suspicion.
Quality, position, rank, or capacity;
quality or conduct with respect to a certain office or duty; as,
in the miserable character of a slave; in his
character as a magistrate; her character as a
daughter.
The estimate, individual or general,
put upon a person or thing; reputation; as, a man's
character for truth and veracity; to give one a bad
character.
A written statement as to behavior,
competency, etc., given to a servant.
A unique or extraordinary
individuality; a person characterized by peculiar or notable
traits; a person who illustrates certain phases of character; as,
Randolph was a character; Cæsar is a great
historical character.
One of the persons of a drama or
novel.
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