| 释义 |
scenite rare.|ˈsiːnaɪt|
[ad. L. scēnītes, a. Gr. σκηνίτης, f. σκηνή tent: see -ite. Cf. F. scénite (adj.).]
One who dwells in a tent; a member of a nomad tribe dwelling in tents.
1607Topsell Four-f. Beasts 678 The Arabian Scenites neuer eate hereof. 1728Morgan Algiers I. i. 10 The Sabæan Arabs, like all other Nomades or Scenites.
b. attrib. or adj.
1752Chambers Cycl. s.v. Ambulatory, The itinerant or scenite life is the life of nature. 1844G. S. Faber Eight Dissert. (1845) II. 370 A scenite breeder of cattle. |