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† retroˈgradient, a. Obs. rare. [ad. L. retrōgradient-em, pres. pple. of retrōgradī.] Astr. = retrograde a. 1 a.
1412–20Lydg. Chron. Troy iv. xxxiii, Tyll Phebus chare..Out of the Crabbe towarde the Lyon Holdeth his course in the fyrmament, I mean whan he is retrogradyent. 1426― De Guil. Pilgr. 12351 In the Epicicles whan they be, They make hem retrogradyent. |