Definition for SAT'URN-INE

SAT'URN-INE, a. [Fr. saturnien, from L. Saturnus.]

  1. Supposed to be under the influence of Saturn. Hence,
  2. Dull; heavy; grave; not readily susceptible of excitement; phlegmatic; as, a saturnine person or temper. Addison.

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