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† Tarˈtareous, a.2 Obs.
[f. L. tartare-us (f. Tartarus) + -ous.]
Of or pertaining to Tartarus; Tartarean, infernal, hellish, very wicked.
1619Bainbridge Descr. Late Comet 37 Never was there more need of circumspection, then in this fæculent and tartareous age. [Here perh. a fig. use of prec.] 1667Milton P.L. vii. 238 The Spirit of God..downward purg'd The black tartareous cold infernal dregs Adverse to life. |