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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1533
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Patrician(e, n. and a. [Late ME. and e.m.E. patricion (a 1450), -ian (Shakesp.), F. patricien (14th c.) or f. L. patrīci-us. Cf. Patrici(e n.] (A) patrician, in ancient Rome. a. n. A person belonging to the noble class of original citizen families. b. adj. Of this class. — 1533 Bell. Livy II. 37/10.
Thai chesit two men of the lynnage patriciane 1533 Ib. 57/22.
Quhy defend ȝe nocht that ane plebeane and ane patriciane sitt togiddir at ane dennare? 1533 Ib. 60/33.
The pepill … chesit tribunis militare … alanerlie of patricianis
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