character

character is a Noun

Definition:

[1] A distinctive mark; a letter, figure, or symbol. It were much to be wished that there were throughout the world but one sort of character for each letter to express it to the eye. Holder.

[2] Style of writing or printing; handwriting; the peculiar form of letters used by a particular person or people; as, an inscription in the Runic character. You know the character to be your brother`s Shak.

[3] The peculiar quality, or the sum of qualities, by which a person or a thing is distinguished from others; the stamp impressed by nature, education, or habit; that which a person or thing really is; nature; disposition. The character or that dominion. Milton. Know well each Ancient`s proper character; His fable, subject, scope in every page; Religion, Country, genius of his Age. Pope. A man of . . . thoroughly subservient character. Motley.

[4] Strength of mind; resolution; independence; individuality; as, he has a great deal of character.

[5] Moral quality; the principles and motives that control the life; as, a man of character; his character saves him from suspicion.

[6] Quality, position, rank, or capacity; quality or conduct with respect to a certain office or duty; as, in the miserable character of a slave; in his character as a magistrate; her character as a daughter.

[7] The estimate, individual or general, put upon a person or thing; reputation; as, a man`s character for truth and veracity; to give one a bad character. This subterraneous passage is much mended since Seneca gave so bad a character of it. Addison.

[8] A written statement as to behavior, competency, etc., given to a servant. [Colloq.]

[9] A unique or extraordinary individuality; a person characterized by peculiar or notable traits; a person who illustrates certain phases of character; as, Randolph was a character; Cæsar is a great historical character.

[10] One of the persons of a drama or novel.