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Webster 1913 Edition


Chalybean

Cha-lyb′e-an

,
Adj.
[L.
chalybeïus
, fr.
chalybs
steel, Gr. [GREEK].]
1.
Of or pertaining to the Chalybes, an ancient people of Pontus in Asia Minor, celebrated for working in iron and steel.
2.
Of superior quality and temper; – applied to steel.
[Obs.]
Milton.

Webster 1828 Edition


Chalybean

CHALYBEAN

,
Adj.
Pertaining to steel well tempered.

Definition 2024


Chalybean

Chalybean

English

Adjective

Chalybean (comparative more Chalybean, superlative most Chalybean)

  1. (obsolete) Of or relating to the Chalybes, an ancient people of Pontus in Asia Minor, celebrated for working in iron and steel.