Trine

Trine
Trine Trine, n. [F. trine, trin. See {Trinal}.] 1. (Astrol.) The aspect of planets distant from each other 120 degrees, or one third of the zodiac; trigon. [1913 Webster]

In sextile, square, and trine. --Milton. [1913 Webster]

2. A triad; trinity. [R.] [1913 Webster]

A single trine of brazen tortoises. --Mrs. Browning. [1913 Webster]

Eternal One, Almighty Trine! --Keble. [1913 Webster]


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