| 单词 |
vicissitudinary |
| 释义 |
† vicissiˈtudinary, a. Obs. [f. L. vicissitūdin-, stem of vicissitūdo: see -ary.] 1. Marked by alternation; coming alternately or by turns.
1624Donne Devotions, etc. (ed. 2) 296 Wee say..the dayes of man [are] vicissitudinary, as though he had as many good days, as ill. 1640Bp. Hall Episc. ii. xvii. 180 This presidence..is not perpetuall, but only for the time and vicissitudinary. 1650Descr. Future Hist. Europe 6 A vicissitudinary time of Affliction and Ease, Persecution and rest, pure Doctrine and Heresies, is signified. 2. Reciprocal, responsive. rare—1.
1629Maxwell tr. Herodian (1635) 92 When a mans Friend hath (first) obliged him by Signall Offices; if hee shew not all vicissitudinary Expressions of a thankefull Heart [etc.]. |

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