I'm sorry, I'm confused by what you mean by synonymy. Synonyms are different words with similar meanings. In this case, it's the same word with multiple meanings.
I was quoting the archaic meanings, which come from associations with the planet Saturn.
Of course, I'm sure she meant sardonic as the primary meaning, but the word also being associated with lead, is an interesting coincidence. Possibly an accident but accidental foreshadowing, nonetheless.
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RE: saturnine
Date: 5/8/17 06:17 pm (UTC)I was quoting the archaic meanings, which come from associations with the planet Saturn.
Of course, I'm sure she meant sardonic as the primary meaning, but the word also being associated with lead, is an interesting coincidence. Possibly an accident but accidental foreshadowing, nonetheless.