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   Agate (), adv. [Pref. a- on + gate way.] On the way; agoing; as, “to be agate; to set the bells agate.” [Obs.]  Cotgrave.
   
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   Agate (), n. [F. agate, It. agata, L. achates, fr. Gr. .]
   1. (Min.) 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.
   
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   ☞ The fortification agate, or Scotch pebble, the moss agate, the clouded agate, etc., are familiar varieties.
   
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   2. (Print.) A kind of type, larger than pearl and smaller than nonpareil; in England called ruby.
   
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   ☞ This line is printed in the type called agate.
   
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   3. A diminutive person; so called in allusion to the small figures cut in agate for rings and seals. [Obs.]  Shak.
   
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   4. A tool used by gold-wire drawers, bookbinders, etc.; -- so called from the agate fixed in it for burnishing.
   
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