trochilic

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See trochilics.

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trochilic (not comparable)

  1. (archaic) Of or pertaining to rotary motion or to wheels
    trochilic engine
    • 1605, M. N. [pseudonym; William Camden], Remaines of a Greater Worke, Concerning Britaine, [], London: [] G[eorge] E[ld] for Simon Waterson, →OCLC:
      I am advertised that there is one, which by Art Trochilick, will draw all English Surnames of the best Families out of the pit of Poetry

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