a. rare–1. [f. L. betula + -INE1.] Pertaining to the birch, or birch-rod.
1873. M. Collins, Miranda, III. 22. He had been bullying boys all his life with betuline despotism, and here was a man who treated him as a lackey.
a. rare–1. [f. L. betula + -INE1.] Pertaining to the birch, or birch-rod.
1873. M. Collins, Miranda, III. 22. He had been bullying boys all his life with betuline despotism, and here was a man who treated him as a lackey.
