† Luciferine,a.Obs. [f. Lucifer + -ine2.] = Luciferian a.1 c1546Joye in Gardiner Decl. Art. Joye (1546) 14, I passe ouer his [Gardiner's] luciferin pryde,..vicious lyuyng, &c.1588Parke tr.Mendoza's Hist. China 376 Nobunanga..was slaine by a captaine of his, and punished by God by this meanes for his luciferine pride.