Trine Definition

trīn
adjective
Threefold; triple.
Webster's New World
In trine; hence, favorable.
Webster's New World
Of or relating to an astrologically favorable positioning of two celestial bodies 120° apart.
American Heritage
In astrology, situated 120° apart.
American Heritage
noun
A group of three; triad.
Webster's New World
The aspect of two planets 120 degrees apart, considered favorable.
Webster's New World
The Trinity.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
verb
(astrology) To put in the aspect of a trine.
Wiktionary

Origin of Trine

  • Middle English from Old French from Latin trīnus sing. of trīnī three each trei- in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Middle French trin, from Latin trīnus.

    From Wiktionary

Trine Sentence Examples

  • They practise foot-washing and baptism by trine immersion; are strict sabbatarians and simple in their manner of life.

  • Reservation for the sick and unction of the sick were retained; and exorcism, unction, trine immersion and the chrisom were included in the baptismal service.

  • In the West trine immersion was generally held to be symbolic of the triune name of "Father, Son and Holy Ghost."

  • Trine immersion then, as to the origin of which Basil confesses his ignorance, must be older than either of the rival explanations.

  • He instances the blessing of the water of baptism, of the oil of anointing and of the baptizand himself, the use of anointing him with oil, trine immersion, the formal renunciation of Satan and his angels.

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