Dac-tŷl'i-o-glŷph, n.

n. [Gr. δακτυλιογλύφος, an engraver of gems, from δακτύλιος, finger-ring, from δάκτυλος, finger, and γλύφειν, to engrave.]

1. An engraver of gems for rings and other ornaments.
2. The inscription of the name of the artist on a finger-ring or gem.