Agate

A·gate

Agate

adv.
  1. On the way; agoing; as, to be agate; to set the bells agate. [Obs.]

Agate

n.
  1. A semipellucid, uncrystallized variety of quartz, presenting various tints in the same specimen. Its colors are delicately arranged in stripes or bands, or blended in clouds. (Min.)
  2. A kind of type, larger than pearl and smaller than nonpareil; in England called ruby. (Print.)
  3. A diminutive person; so called in allusion to the small figures cut in agate for rings and seals. [Obs.]
  4. A tool used by gold-wire drawers, bookbinders, etc.; -- so called from the agate fixed in it for burnishing.