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Punic

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Punic
Punic Pu"nic, a. [L. Punicus pertaining to Carthage, or its inhabitants, fr. Poeni the Carthaginians.] [1913 Webster] 1. Of or pertaining to the ancient Carthaginians. [1913 Webster]

2. Characteristic of the ancient Carthaginians; faithless; treacherous; as, Punic faith. [1913 Webster]

Yes, yes, his faith attesting nations own; 'T is Punic all, and to a proverb known. -- H. Brooke. [1913 Webster]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.

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