| 释义 |
▪ I. quadriform, a.1|ˈkwɒdrɪfɔːm|
[ad. late L. quadriformis: see quadri- and -form. Cf. obs. F. quadriforme.]
Having four forms or aspects.
1668H. More Div. Dial. v. x. (1713) 440 This quadriform aspect of the Cherubims. 1850Neale Med. Hymns (1867) 109 Quadriform His Acts, which writing They produce before our eyes. 1858Mayne Expos. Lex., Quadriformis,..applied to a crystal which presents the combination of four distinct forms..quadriform. 1874Supernat. Relig. II. iii. ii. 476 Quadriform is the Gospel, and quadriform the course of the Lord.
▪ II. ˈquadriform, a.2 rare.
[f. L. *quadri- comb. form of quadra square + -form.]
Square-shaped. † Also fig.: Perfect (cf. quadrate a. 3).
1679Harby Key Script. ii. 34 It principally intends..that true quadriform Righteousness of Gospel-Promise. 1888Pall Mall G. 6 July 10/1 On the extreme end of the scabbard is a large quadriform mace head. |