patrician
The origin and history of patrician.
Etymology
Borrowed from Middle French patricien, from Latin patricius, which derives from patrēs cōnscrīptī, meaning "Roman senators". It may also have been formed from Latin patricius plus -ian.
The origin and history of patrician.
Borrowed from Middle French patricien, from Latin patricius, which derives from patrēs cōnscrīptī, meaning "Roman senators". It may also have been formed from Latin patricius plus -ian.
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