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1. the senators of ancient Rome.2. any legislators.[1525-35]
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Conscript fathers — Conscript Con script, a. [L. conscriptus, p. p. of conscribere to write together, to enroll; con + scribere to write. See {Scribe}.] Enrolled; written; registered. [1913 Webster] {Conscript fathers} (Rom. Antiq.), the senators of ancient Rome.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
conscript fathers — 1. the senators of ancient Rome. 2. any legislators. [1525 35] * * * conscript fathers plural noun 1. (L patrēs cōnscrīptī) the senators of ancient Rome 2. Hence, any august legislators • • • Main Entry: ↑conscribe * * * conscript fathers … Useful english dictionary
Conscript fathers etc — Father Fa ther (f[aum] [th][ e]r), n. [OE. fader, AS. f[ae]der; akin to OS. fadar, D. vader, OHG. fatar, G. vater, Icel. fa[eth]ir Sw. & Dan. fader, OIr. athir, L. pater, Gr. path r, Skr. pitr, perh. fr. Skr. p[=a] protect. [root]75, 247. Cf.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
CONSCRIPT FATHERS — the collective name of members of the Roman Senate, and addressed as such, fathers as seniors and conscripts as enrolled … The Nuttall Encyclopaedia
Conscript — Con script, a. [L. conscriptus, p. p. of conscribere to write together, to enroll; con + scribere to write. See {Scribe}.] Enrolled; written; registered. [1913 Webster] {Conscript fathers} (Rom. Antiq.), the senators of ancient Rome. When certain … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Fathers of the city — Father Fa ther (f[aum] [th][ e]r), n. [OE. fader, AS. f[ae]der; akin to OS. fadar, D. vader, OHG. fatar, G. vater, Icel. fa[eth]ir Sw. & Dan. fader, OIr. athir, L. pater, Gr. path r, Skr. pitr, perh. fr. Skr. p[=a] protect. [root]75, 247. Cf.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Post Reditum in Senatu — Upon his return from exile Cicero gave this speech thanking the Senate for their efforts in securing his return. The speech was given on the Nones of September, that is, September 5th, 57 BC. Cicero refers to the speech and the welcome he… … Wikipedia
Factorum ac dictorum memorabilium libri IX — An 1830 version of Facta et dicta memorabilia Factorum ac dictorum memorabilium libri IX ( nine books of memorable deeds and sayings , also known as De factis dictisque memorabilibus or Facta et dicta memorabilia) by Valerius Maximus (ca. 20… … Wikipedia
Adoptive father — Father Fa ther (f[aum] [th][ e]r), n. [OE. fader, AS. f[ae]der; akin to OS. fadar, D. vader, OHG. fatar, G. vater, Icel. fa[eth]ir Sw. & Dan. fader, OIr. athir, L. pater, Gr. path r, Skr. pitr, perh. fr. Skr. p[=a] protect. [root]75, 247. Cf.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Apostolic father — Father Fa ther (f[aum] [th][ e]r), n. [OE. fader, AS. f[ae]der; akin to OS. fadar, D. vader, OHG. fatar, G. vater, Icel. fa[eth]ir Sw. & Dan. fader, OIr. athir, L. pater, Gr. path r, Skr. pitr, perh. fr. Skr. p[=a] protect. [root]75, 247. Cf.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
