a. nonce-wd. [f. L. cincinnātus having curled hair, f. cincinnus curl, ringlet.] Of hair: Curled, in ringlets. (affected.)

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1873.  M. Collins, Squire Silchester, II. vi. 68. She had visions of sentimental young gentlemen with olive complexions, cincinnate caesaries, high aspirations, suicidal despondencies.

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