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Webster's Dictionary (1865)

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Terrene

Tēr-rēne', n.

noun

n. [See TERREEN.]

  1. A terreen or tureen. “Tables loaded with terrenes, filigree, figures, and every thing upon earth.” H. Walpole.
  2. The earth’s surface; the earth. [Obs. and rare.] “Tenfold the length of this terrene.” Milton.

Ter-rēne', a.

adjective

a. [Lat. terrenus, from terra, the earth; It., Sp., & Pg. terreno, Pr. terren, O. Fr. terrien.]

  1. Of, or pertaining to, the earth; earthy; as, terrene substance.
  2. Earthly; terrestrial.

God set before him a mortal and immortal life, a nature celestial and terrene. Raleigh. Be true and faithful to the king and his heirs, and truth and faith to bear of life and limb, and terrene honor. O. Eng. Oath of Allegiance, quoted by Blackstone.