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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Trine, Tryne, adj. (n.). Also: trin-. [ME and e.m.E. tryne (Chaucer), trine (1477), F. trin(e, L. trīnus.]
A. adj. 1. Threefold.a1568 Bell. Bann. MS 3a/153.
Thow godheid trine rignand in vnitie
b. Trin-immersion, the immersion of a person three times in the ceremony of baptism, in the name of the three persons of the Trinity.1637 Gillespie Eng. Pop. Ceremonies ii ix 37.
When the Arrians abused trin-immersion in baptisme 1637 Gillespie Eng. Pop. Ceremonies ii ix 37.
The ceremony of trin-immersion
2. ? Benign, well-disposed (because of a ‘trine’ aspect in astrology (OED Trine adj. 2)).a1568 Scott xvi 53.
Quha wald the rege of ȝowthheid dant, Lat thame the court of luvaris hant, And tham as Venus subiects, grant, And keip hir tryne [v.r. trine; ed. tryme]
B. noun. 1. Threeness, threefoldness.a1568 Bann. MS 30b/7.
Omnipotent fader sone and haly gaist … To be laud in tryne and vnite
2. A group of three, a trinity.1611-57 Mure Dido & Æneas iii 57.
A virgin preist by chance of Morish lyne … Who keeps the garden of th' Hesperian tryne 1611-57 Mure Dido & Æneas iii 291.
O furyes! O vindictive tryne!
