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† promonˈtorious, a. Obs. rare.
[f. as prec. + -ous.]
Of the nature of a promontory; lofty and prominent. (In quots. fig.)
1615T. Adams Eng. Sickness Serm. ii. Wks. 1861 I. 422 The Papists brag of their numerous multitude, and promontorious celsitude. 1618― Happiness Ch. ibid. II. 497 The ambitious man's mountain is his honour, and who dares find fault with so promontorious a celsitude? |