charactery /ˈkæɹ.ək.təɹ.i/noun 4adjective 1forms 3 noun4 •(no longer used) a system of signs or characters, i.e. symbolism. •(no longer used) A distinctive mark. •(no longer used) Something which has a meaning.I will construe to thee All the charactery of my sad brows. — 1599 •(no longer used) The art or means of characterizing. adjective1 •(informal, rare) Characterful. formscharacteries · more charactery · most charactery