n. [ L. thuribulum, turibulum, from thus, thuris, or better tus, turis, frankincense, fr. Gr. &unr_; a sacrifice, an offering, from &unr_; to sacrifice. ] (R. C. Ch.) A censer of metal, for burning incense, having various forms, held in the hand or suspended by chains; -- used especially at mass, vespers, and other solemn services. Fairholt. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ F., fr. L. terribilis, fr. terrere to frighten. See Terror. ] 1. Adapted or likely to excite terror, awe, or dread; dreadful; formidable. [ 1913 Webster ]

Prudent in peace, and terrible in war. Prior. [ 1913 Webster ]

Thou shalt not be affrighted at them; for the Lord thy God is among you, a mighty God and terrible. Deut. vii. 21. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Excessive; extreme; severe. [ Colloq. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

The terrible coldness of the season. Clarendon. [ 1913 Webster ]

Syn. -- Terrific; fearful; frightful; formidable; dreadful; horrible; shocking; awful. [ 1913 Webster ]

-- Ter"ri*ble*ness, n. -- Ter"ri*bly, adv. [ 1913 Webster ]