a. [f. L. chalybēi-us Chalybeian, of steel + -AN; f. Gr. χαλυβηίς, f. χάλυψ, χάλυβ-ος, ‘sing. of Chalybes’ also ‘steel.’
(It is not certain whether steel was named from the Chalybes or vice versa.)]
Pertaining to the Chalybes, an ancient nation of Asia Minor famous for their skill in working iron.
1671. Milton, Samson, 133. Chalybean tempered steel and frock of mail Adamantean proof.
