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Webster 1913 Edition
Genethliac
Ge-neth′li-ac
,Adj.
[L.
genethliacus
, Gr. [GREEK], fr. [GREEK] belonging to one’s birth, γενέθλη
birth, fr. γίγνεσθαι
to be born.] Pertaining to nativities; calculated by astrologers; showing position of stars at one's birth.
Howell.
Ge-neth′li-ac
,Noun.
1.
A birthday poem.
2.
One skilled in genethliacs.
Webster 1828 Edition
Genethliac
GENETH'LIAC
,Adj.
Pertaining to nativities as calculated by astrologers; showing the positions of the stars at the birth of any person. [Little used.]
Definition 2024
genethliac
genethliac
English
Adjective
genethliac (not comparable)
- Of or pertaining to the casting of horoscopes at a person's birth
Noun
genethliac (plural genethliacs)
- A person who casts horoscopes
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