a. Obs. [f. L. Allobrogic-us of the Allobroges + -AL.] An epithet applied in 17th c. to Presbyterians or Calvinists, in allusion to the fact that Geneva was anciently a town of the Allobroges.

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1640.  Bp. Hall, Episc., III. § 5. 245. See on what shelves of land this late Allobrogicall device is erected.

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1646.  Burden of Issach., in Phenix (1708), II. 265. Altho this allobrogical Brood maintain Parity, there be notwithstanding some few Patriarchs who rule and over-rule all.

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