Style

(stil.) (Lit.) A term used metaphorically, from the stylus, or ancient pen, to signify the writing. S. is the choice and arrangement of words, or the manner in which a person expre es himself in writing. Although in a language there can be but one syntax, there may be many kinds of S., and all equally good. Swift says: " Proper words in proper places make the true definition of S."-(Chron.) See CALENDAR.-(Dialling.) The gnomon which serves to project the shadow on the face of the dial. [s. 862]