dactylio-combining form of Gr. δακτύλιος finger-ring [f. δάκτυλος finger: see dactyl], as in dacˈtylioglyph[Gr. δακτυλιογλύϕ-ος], an engraver of gems for finger-rings; also, according to Brande, ‘the inscription of the name of the artist on a gem’; hence dacˌtylioˈglyphica.; dactyliˈoglyphist=dactylioglyph; dactyliˈoglyphy[Gr. δακτυλιογλυϕία], the art of engraving gems (Webster 1864). dactyliˈographer, one who describes finger-rings, engraved seals, etc.; hence dacˌtylioˈgraphica.; dactyliˈography, the description of finger-rings, ‘the science of gem-engraving’ (Brande); dactyliˈology, the study of finger-rings.1850J. Leitch Müller's Anc. Art §131. 109 The luxury of ring-wearing..raised the art of the dactylioglyphist to the height which it was capable of attaining.1872C. W. King Antique Gems & Rings Index, Dactyliology.
dactylio-/dakˈtɪlɪəʊ/combining form of Greek daktulios ring: see -o-.
dactylio- combining form Etymology: probably from French, from Greek daktylio-, from daktylios, from daktylos finger 1.: finger ring < dactyliology > 2.: gem < dactyliography >