Defn: Laid down; absolute or positive, as a law. Dr. H. More.
THETINE
The"tine, n. Etym: [Thio + ether + sulphine.] (Chem.)
Defn: Any one of a series of complex basic sulphur compounds analogous to the sulphines.
THEURGIC; THEURGICAL
The*ur"gic, The*ur"gic*al, a. Etym: [L. theurgicus, Gr. théurgique.]
Defn: Of or pertaining to theurgy; magical. Theurgic hymns, songs of incantation.
THEURGIST
The"ur*gist, n. Etym: [Cf. F. théurgiste.]
Defn: One who pretends to, or is addicted to, theurgy. Hallywell.
THEURGY
The"ur*gy, n. Etym: [L. theurgia, Gr. théurgie. See Theism, and
Work.]
1. A divine work; a miracle; hence, magic; sorcery.
2. A kind of magical science or art developed in Alexandria among the Neoplatonists, and supposed to enable man to influence the will of the gods by means of purification and other sacramental rites. Schaff-Herzog Encyc.