† vitrialadj.
Obsolete.
Composed of glass; glassy, vitreous.
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glassy1398
vitrial1605
vitreous1646
vitrean1656
vitrine1656
hyalinea1661
vitrid1777
vitrous1779
semi-vitreous1783
1605 T. Tymme tr. J. Du Chesne Pract. Chymicall & Hermeticall Physicke i. xii. 50 Their fixed heauen, or vitriall and chrystalline circles, is a salt body.
1608 E. Topsell Hist. Serpents 161 As for the flesh, it is of a vitriall or glassie colour.
1609 R. Armin Hist. Two Maids More-clacke sig. H2 Place your plate, and pile your vitriall boales Nest vpon nest.
1658 E. Phillips New World Eng. Words Vitreal, or Vitrine, belonging to, or made of glasse.
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