Brewer, E. Cobham. Dictionary of Phrase & Fable. Locrin or Locrine (2 syl.).

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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.

Locrin or Locrine (2 syl.).

Father of Sabri’na, and eldest son of the mythical Brutus, King of ancient Britain. On the death of his father he became king of Loe’gria (q.v.). (Geoffrey: Brit. Hist., ii. 5.)

“Virgin daughter of Locrine,

Sprung from old Anchises’ line,”

Milton: Comus, 942–3.

Locomotive Power.

Locum Te’nens (Latin).

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