Definify.com

Webster 1913 Edition


Punctilio

Punc-til′io

(pŭṉk-tĭl′yō̍)
,
Noun.
;
pl.
Punctilios
(-yōz)
.
[It.
puntiglio
, or Sp.
puntillo
, dim. fr. L.
punctum
point. See
Point
,
Noun.
]
A nice point of exactness in conduct, ceremony, or proceeding; particularity or exactness in forms;
as, the
punctilios
of a public ceremony
.
They will not part with the least
punctilio
in their opinions and practices.
Fuller.

Webster 1828 Edition


Punctilio

PUN'CTIL'IO

,
Noun.
A nice point of exactness in conduct, ceremony or proceeding; particularity or exactness in forms; as the punctilios of a public ceremony.