‖n. [ L., fr. Gr. &unr_; (sc. &unr_;); dia` through + &unr_;, gen. of &unr_; four (sc. &unr_;.). ] 1. (Anc. Mus.) The interval of a fourth. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. (Theol.) A continuous narrative arranged from the first four books of the New Testament. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. An electuary compounded of four medicines. [ 1913 Webster ]