Patrician (noun/adj)
pat-rish-un
A person of noble or high rank, a person of good standing; aristocrat.
First recorded in 1400–50; from Latin patrīci(us) “having the rank of patrician, noble,” (equivalent to patr-, stem of pater “father” + -īcius adjective suffix) + -an; replacing late Middle English patricion, from Old French patricien.
Example sentences
“Since his lottery win he lived a patrician’s life, even if he didn’t fit in with the neighbours”
Favonian (adj) fav-oh-nee-un Of or relating to the west wind./ Mild or favorable; propitious. 1650–60; Latin Favōniānus. See Favonius, -an. foehn (more…)
