"Punic faith" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Calque of Latin fidēs Pūnica, Etymology templates: {{clq|en|la|fidēs Pūnica}} Calque of Latin fidēs Pūnica Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Punic faith (uncountable)
  1. (archaic) Treachery, deceitfulness, bad faith. Tags: archaic, uncountable Synonyms: punic faith, Punic Faith Related terms: Attic faith Translations (Translations): foi punique [feminine] (French), fidēs Pūnica [feminine] (Latin)
    Sense id: en-Punic_faith-en-noun-txfZ4aNl Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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