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† refracˈtorious, a. Obs.
[f. next + -ous.]
= refractory.
1555Ridley in Foxe A. & M. (1563) 1360/2 Because he was verye refractorious, I said to him [etc.]. 1608Topsell Serpents (1658) 639 Rebellious persons, refractorious, obstinate, and such as will not be ruled. 1613T. Godwin Rom. Antiq. (1658) 252 Punishments used..towards refractorious and disobedient soldiers. |