a. [ F., fr. L. terribilis, fr. terrere to frighten. See Terror. ]
Prudent in peace, and terrible in war. Prior. [ 1913 Webster ]
Thou shalt not be affrighted at them; for the Lord thy God is among you, a mighty God and terrible. Deut. vii. 21. [ 1913 Webster ]
The terrible coldness of the season. Clarendon. [ 1913 Webster ]
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