a. Obs. rare–1. [f. L. luctifer (f. luct-us sorrow + -i-fer bearing) + -OUS.] Bringing sorrow, mournful, gloomy.
1656. in Blount, Glossogr.
1775. in Ash.
1824. Miss Ferrier, Inher., liii. An equipage and attendants of—of—of the most luctiferous description.
Hence Luctiferousness.
1731. In Bailey, vol. II.
