† carˈbunculine, a. Obs. rare—1.
[f. L. carbuncul-us + -ine: cf. carbunculosus (ager) land containing red toph-stone.]
| c 1420 Pallad. on Husb. xii. 272 Black erthe is apte, and londe carbunculyne, And ragstoon all to rapte is for hem digne. |
† carˈbunculine, a. Obs. rare—1.
[f. L. carbuncul-us + -ine: cf. carbunculosus (ager) land containing red toph-stone.]
| c 1420 Pallad. on Husb. xii. 272 Black erthe is apte, and londe carbunculyne, And ragstoon all to rapte is for hem digne. |
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