Locrin
or Locrine (2 syl.). Father of Sabrina, and eldest son
of the mythical Brutus, King of ancient Britain. On the death of his
father he became king of Loegria (q.v.). (Geoffrey: Brit.
Hist., ii. 5.)
Virgin daughter of Locrine
Sprung from old Anchises' line,
Milton: Comus, 942-3.
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