3. A diminutive person; so called in allusion to the small figures cut in agate for rings and seals. [Obs.] Shak.
4. A tool used by gold-wire drawers, bookbinders, etc.; — so called from the agate fixed in it for burnishing.
AGATIFEROUS
Ag`a*tif"er*ous, a. Etym: [Agate + -ferous.]
Defn: Containing or producing agates. Craig.
AGATINE
Ag"a*tine, a.
Defn: Pertaining to, or like, agate.
AGATIZE
Ag"a*tize, v. t. Etym: [Usually p. p. Agatized(#).]
Defn: To convert into agate; to make resemble agate. Dana.
AGATY
Ag"a*ty, a.
Defn: Of the nature of agate, or containing agate.