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reticule|ˈrɛtɪkjʊl|
[a. F. réticule, ad. L. rēticulum: see reticulum and -cule.]
1. = reticle 2.
1727–38Chambers Cycl. s.v., The reticule is a little frame, consisting of thirteen fine silken threads, equidistant [etc.]. 1773Phil. Trans. LXIV. 33 Two object-glasses, with a reticule at the focus. 1839Penny Cycl. XV. 176/1 The reticule, or diaphragm,..is any fixed arrangement of wires or bars which can be applied to a telescope for the purpose of measurement. 1878Lockyer Stargazing 221 Hooke and Auzout..pointed out how valuable the reticule of Malvasia would be if one of the wires were movable.
2. a. A small bag, usually made of some woven material, for carrying on the arm or in the hand, used by ladies as a pocket or workbag. (Cf. ridicule n.2)
1801C. Wilmot Let. 13 Dec. in Irish Peer (1920) 21 ‘Reticules’..are a species of little Workbag worn by the Ladies, containing snuff-boxes, Billet-doux, Purses, Handkerchiefs, Fans, Prayer-Books, Bon-Bons, Visiting tickets. 1824Miss Mitford Village Ser. i. (1863) 227 She ornaments the reticules, bell-ropes, ottomans and chair-covers of all her acquaintance. 1847L. Hunt Men, Women, & B. I. ii. 25 The lady, about to pay her fare, suddenly misses her reticule. 1885Morn. Post 13 June 2 Stealing a leather hand-bag, a red plush reticule, and a piece of sponge.
b. reticule-basket, a small basket resembling, or serving the purpose of, a reticule.
1848Zoologist VI. 2073 They sometimes took away with them a reticule-basket full. 1857Mrs. Carlyle Lett. II. 309 You came tripping in with a reticule-basket, and gave me little cakes.
3. Astr. One of the southern constellations, situated near Hydra. (Named by Lacaille.)
1868Lockyer Guillemin's Heavens (ed. 3) 335 From the Ship we pass..by the Flying Fish, Doradus, and the Reticule, and we arrive at Eridanus. |