| 释义 |
Mesvinian, a. and n. Archæol.|mɛsˈvɪnɪən|
[ad. F. mesvinien, f. Mesvin in Belgium: see -ian.]
A. adj. Belonging to the middle palæolithic period or culture of Belgium.
B. n. The Mesvinian period.
1911W. J. Sollas Anc. Hunters 109 The Mesvinian, now accepted as the oldest of the Palaeolithic horizons. Ibid. 111 The Mesvinian implements are ruder than the Chellean, and the characteristic boucher is lacking. 1922Proc. Prehist. Soc. E. Anglia III. 602 The Mesvinian Industry..might well be the precursor of the Mousterian Industry. 1948[see eolithic a.]. |