n. [ F. sardine (cf. Sp. sardina, sarda, It. sardina, sardella), L. sardina, sarda; cf. Gr. &unr_;, &unr_;; so called from the island of
n. See Sardius. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. Sardinianus. ] Of or pertaining to the island, kingdom, or people of Sardinia. --
n. [ L. sardius, lapis sardinus, Gr. &unr_;, &unr_;, &unr_;. See Sard. ] A precious stone, probably a carnelian, one of which was set in Aaron's breastplate. Ex. xxviii. 17. [ 1913 Webster ]