significatrixn.adj.

Brit.

/sᵻɡˌnɪfᵻˈkeɪtrɪks/, U.S.

/sᵻɡˌnɪfᵻˈkeɪtrɪks/

Origin: A borrowing from Latin. Etymon: Latin significatrix.

Etymology: < post-classical Latin significatrix (1550 or earlier as noun, in astrology), (as adjective) that indicates (5th cent.), feminine form corresponding to classical Latin significātor significator n.: see -trix suffix.

Astrology. Now rare.

A. n.

In a horoscope: the (feminine) planet which signifies the inquirer, or the subject of the question. Cf. significator n. 2a.In quot. 1554 with overtones of significator n. 1.

ΘΚΠ

the world > the universe > heavenly body > as influence on mankind > [noun] > influence > planet as > significator

signifier1532

significatrix1554

significator1584

consignificator1647

1554 F. van Brunswick tr. A. de Montulmo Ryghte Excellente Treat. Astron. sig. E.iii^v In the mornyng faire, and in the euenyng cloudes like to rain but it will holde vp, because Venus the significatrix of this rain, is a good temperate mansion.

1606 J. Fage Speculum Ægrotorum sig. A4 It hath beene an order and a custome..to choose the Moone for the principall significatrix of the sicke person.

1647 W. Lilly Christian Astrol. lxxiii. 421 The ☽ her Significatrix [being] neer the ☉.

1722 R. Ball Warning to Europe 6 The Moon..suffer's an Eclipse in her own Sign in the Ascendant; It denotes great Misfortune to Women in general, and to the Common People in particular, because the Moon their Significatrix is aflicted from the House of envious Saturn.

1842 Mirror of Lit. 1 Jan. 13/1 I shall take Venus as the natural significatrix of the lady.

1898 L. D. Broughton Elem. Astrol. 289 Venus is the one general significatrix, or the chief significator of happiness in all marriages.

1930 C. E. O. Carter Astrol. Aspects 21 Being influenced by the Moon through those things of which it is a general significatrix.

B. adj.

Of a planet: that is a significatrix.

ΚΠ

1653 R. Saunders Physiognomie ii. 152 The Moon is..commonly significatrix in Flegmatick nativities.

1784 E. Sibly New & Compl. Illustr. Astrol. i. 220 If Venus is significatrix, it shews a short life, one aiming at glory, but not attaining it.

1845 C. W. Roback Myst. Astrol. 112 The Moon is most commonly significatrix in flegmatick nativities, for which reason they are called Lunar.

1930 C. E. O. Carter Astrol. Aspects 120 Venus is also significatrix of those from whom affection may normally be expected.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2011; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	significatrix
释义	significatrixn.adj. Brit. /sᵻɡˌnɪfᵻˈkeɪtrɪks/, U.S. /sᵻɡˌnɪfᵻˈkeɪtrɪks/ Origin: A borrowing from Latin. Etymon: Latin significatrix. Etymology: < post-classical Latin significatrix (1550 or earlier as noun, in astrology), (as adjective) that indicates (5th cent.), feminine form corresponding to classical Latin significātor significator n.: see -trix suffix. Astrology. Now rare. A. n. In a horoscope: the (feminine) planet which signifies the inquirer, or the subject of the question. Cf. significator n. 2a.In quot. 1554 with overtones of significator n. 1. ΘΚΠ the world > the universe > heavenly body > as influence on mankind > [noun] > influence > planet as > significator signifier1532 significatrix1554 significator1584 consignificator1647 1554 F. van Brunswick tr. A. de Montulmo Ryghte Excellente Treat. Astron. sig. E.iii^v In the mornyng faire, and in the euenyng cloudes like to rain but it will holde vp, because Venus the significatrix of this rain, is a good temperate mansion. 1606 J. Fage Speculum Ægrotorum sig. A4 It hath beene an order and a custome..to choose the Moone for the principall significatrix of the sicke person. 1647 W. Lilly Christian Astrol. lxxiii. 421 The ☽ her Significatrix [being] neer the ☉. 1722 R. Ball Warning to Europe 6 The Moon..suffer's an Eclipse in her own Sign in the Ascendant; It denotes great Misfortune to Women in general, and to the Common People in particular, because the Moon their Significatrix is aflicted from the House of envious Saturn. 1842 Mirror of Lit. 1 Jan. 13/1 I shall take Venus as the natural significatrix of the lady. 1898 L. D. Broughton Elem. Astrol. 289 Venus is the one general significatrix, or the chief significator of happiness in all marriages. 1930 C. E. O. Carter Astrol. Aspects 21 Being influenced by the Moon through those things of which it is a general significatrix. B. adj. Of a planet: that is a significatrix. ΚΠ 1653 R. Saunders Physiognomie ii. 152 The Moon is..commonly significatrix in Flegmatick nativities. 1784 E. Sibly New & Compl. Illustr. Astrol. i. 220 If Venus is significatrix, it shews a short life, one aiming at glory, but not attaining it. 1845 C. W. Roback Myst. Astrol. 112 The Moon is most commonly significatrix in flegmatick nativities, for which reason they are called Lunar. 1930 C. E. O. Carter Astrol. Aspects 120 Venus is also significatrix of those from whom affection may normally be expected. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2011; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < n.adj.1554
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