Stiletto (?), n.; pl. Stilettos (#). [It., dim. of stilo a dagger, fr. L. stilus a pointed instrument. See Style for writing, and cf. Stylet.] 1. A kind of dagger with a slender, rounded, and pointed blade.
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2. A pointed instrument for making eyelet holes in embroidery.
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3. A beard trimmed into a pointed form. [Obs.]
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The very quack of fashions, the very he that
Wears a stiletto on his chin. Ford.
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