n. [ Earlier taptoo, D. taptoe; tap a tap, faucet + toe to, shut (i. e., the taps, or drinking houses, shut from the soldiers). ] (Mil.) A beat of drum, or sound of a trumpet or bugle, at night, giving notice to soldiers to retreat, or to repair to their quarters in garrison, or to their tents in camp. [ 1913 Webster ]
The Devil's tattoo. See under Devil. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Tattooed p. pr. & vb. n. Tattooing. ] [ Of Polynesian origin; cf. New Zealand ta to tattoo, tatu puncturation (in Otaheite). ] To color, as the flesh, by pricking in coloring matter, so as to form marks or figures which can not be washed out. [ 1913 Webster ]
n.; pl.Tattoos An indelible mark or figure made by puncturing the skin and introducing some pigment into the punctures; -- a mode of ornamentation practiced by various barbarous races, both in ancient and modern times, and also by some among civilized nations, especially by sailors. [ 1913 Webster ]
[めい, mei](n) (1) (sometimes written as 生命) (See 生命) life; life force; (2) lifetime; lifespan; (3) most important thing; foundation; core; (4) (arch) paired tattoos of the "life" kanji on the upper arms of a man and woman (indicating unwavering love); (5) (arch) fate; destiny; karma; (P)#1561[Add to Longdo]
[いれる, ireru](v1, vt) (1) to put in; to let in; to take in; to bring in; to insert; to set (a jewel, etc.); to ink in (e.g. a tattoo); (2) to admit; to accept; to employ; to hire; (3) (esp. 容れる) to accept; to comply; to grant; to adopt (a policy, etc.); to take (advice, etc.); to listen to; to pay attention to; (4) to include; (5) to pay (one's rent, etc.); (6) to cast (a vote); (7) (See 淹れる) to make (tea, coffee, etc.); (8) to turn on (a switch, etc.); (9) to send (a fax); to call; (P)#3499[Add to Longdo]
[きざむ, kizamu](v5m, vt) (1) to mince; to cut fine; to chop up; to hash; (2) to carve; to engrave; to chisel; to notch; (3) to tick away (time); to record the passing moments; (4) (as 心に刻む, etc.) (See 心に刻む) to etch (into one's mind); to remember distinctly; (5) (arch) to have tattooed; (6) (arch) to torment; (P)[Add to Longdo]
[ほる(P);える(雕る;鐫る)(ok), horu (P); eru ( chou ru ; sen ru )(ok)](v5r, vt) (1) to carve; to engrave; to sculpt; to chisel; (2) (ほる only) to tattoo; (P)[Add to Longdo]
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