Tridented
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 Having three prongs. not-comparable
"Trineus beholding a ſhape of ſuch ſtrangeneſſe, making the ſigne of the Croſſe on his breaſt, and aduauncing his Shield for his defence, ſtoode to defend what this deformed Monſter durſt doe: who lifting vppe his tridented forke, ſtrooke it quite thorow his Shielde, and the blowe falſing along his pouldrone, wounded him a little in the arme."
- 2 Bearing a trident. not-comparable
"MOuntaines ſhall mooue, the Sun his circling courſe Shall ſtop; Tridented Neptune ſhall diuorce Th’embracing floods, from their beloued Iles, Ere Heauen forgets his ſeruant, and recoiles From his eternall vow: […]"
Example
More examples"Trineus beholding a ſhape of ſuch ſtrangeneſſe, making the ſigne of the Croſſe on his breaſt, and aduauncing his Shield for his defence, ſtoode to defend what this deformed Monſter durſt doe: who lifting vppe his tridented forke, ſtrooke it quite thorow his Shielde, and the blowe falſing along his pouldrone, wounded him a little in the arme."
Etymology
From Latin tridēns + -ed.
From trident + -ed.
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