† tripartitedadj.
Obsolete.
Divided into or composed of three parts; made between three parties: = tripartite adj.
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the world > relative properties > number > specific numbers > three > division into three > [adjective]
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trifid1871
tri-vided1900
society > communication > indication > insignia > heraldic devices collective > charge: device on shield > cross > [adjective] > partited
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the mind > language > speech > conversation > [adjective] > between specific number of people or parties
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1426 Anc. Deed A. 10383 (P.R.O.) in Catalogue IV. 547 This endenture tripartitit beres wittenes that [etc.].
1486 Bk. St. Albans, Heraldry C vij b Off a cros tripartitid florishid.
1548 Hall's Vnion: Henry V f. lxviiiv A truce tripertited betwene the .ii. kynges and the duke and their countreys was determined.
1612 M. Drayton Poly-olbion xv. 243 In Britanne here we find, our Seuerne, and our Tweed, The tripartited Ile doe generally diuide.
1650 T. Bayly Herba Parietis 3 So many tripartited walls, with benches for to sit upon.
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