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punic
CIDE DICTIONARY
punic, a. [L. Punicus pertaining to Carthage, or its inhabitants, fr. Poeni the Carthaginians.].
- Of or pertaining to the ancient Carthaginians. [1913 Webster]
- 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." [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
punic, adj. & n.
--adj. of or relating to ancient Carthage in N. Africa.
--n. the language of Carthage, related to Phoenician.
--adj. of or relating to ancient Carthage in N. Africa.
--n. the language of Carthage, related to Phoenician.
Idiom
Punic faith treachery.
Etymology
L Punicus, Poenicus f. Poenus f. Gk Phoinix Phoenician
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