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† alecˈtorian Obs.
[f. Gr. ἀλέκτωρ cock + -ian.]
(See quot.)
1398Trevisa Barth. De P.R. xvi. xvi. (1495) 558 Alectoria is a stone that is founde in the mawes of capons and is lyke to dymme cristall. 1586Bright Melanch. xxxix. 257 The Alectorian or Cockes stone..wherewith (as it is reported) the famous Milo Crotonien alway stoode invincible. 1678Phillips, Alectorius..a precious stone of a waterish colour. |