Polytype

Definition:

  • (n.) A cast, or facsimile copy, of an engraved block, matter in type, etc. (see citation); as, a polytype in relief.
  • (a.) Of or pertaining to polytypes; obtained by polytyping; as, a polytype plate.
  • (v. t.) To produce a polytype of; as, to polytype an engraving.