Etymology

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Today it means: A device to facilitate the production of faithful profiles of human faces. Full definition →

First used late 18th century
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The story

From physiognomy and trace.

First known use, by meaning

  • late 18th century A device to facilitate the production of faithful profiles of human faces.

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