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(1):

(n.) Style of writing or printing; handwriting; the peculiar form of letters used by a particular person or people; as, an inscription in the Runic character.

(2):

(n.) The peculiar quality, or the sum of qualities, by which a person or a thing is distinguished from others; the stamp impressed by nature, education, or habit; that which a person or thing really is; nature; disposition.

(3):

(n.) Strength of mind; resolution; independence; individuality; as, he has a great deal of character.

(4):

(n.) Quality, position, rank, or capacity; quality or conduct with respect to a certain office or duty; as, in the miserable character of a slave; in his character as a magistrate; her character as a daughter.

(5):

(n.) A distinctive mark; a letter, figure, or symbol.

(6):

(n.) The estimate, individual or general, put upon a person or thing; reputation; as, a man's character for truth and veracity; to give one a bad character.

(7):

(n.) A written statement as to behavior, competency, etc., given to a servant.

(8):

(n.) A unique or extraordinary individuality; a person characterized by peculiar or notable traits; a person who illustrates certain phases of character; as, Randolph was a character; Caesar is a great historical character.

(9):

(n.) One of the persons of a drama or novel.

(10):

(v. t.) To engrave; to inscribe.

(11):

(v. t.) To distinguish by particular marks or traits; to describe; to characterize.

(12):

(n.) Moral quality; the principles and motives that control the life; as, a man of character; his character saves him from suspicion.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Character'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​c/character.html. 1828.
 
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