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1. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Lapidary \Lap"i*da*ry\, a. [L. lapidarius pertaining to stone:
   cf. F. lapidaire.]
   1. Of or pertaining to the art of cutting stones, or
      engraving on stones, either gems or monuments; as,
      lapidary ornamentation.
      [1913 Webster]

   2. Of or pertaining to monumental inscriptions; as, lapidary
      adulation.
      [1913 Webster]

   Lapidary style, that style which is proper for monumental
      and other inscriptions; terse; sententious.
      [1913 Webster]
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