Priscian

American  

[prish-ee-uhn, prish-uhn] / ˈprɪʃ i ən, ˈprɪʃ ən /

noun

1. flourished a.d. c500, Latin grammarian.

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Priscian British  

/ ˈprɪʃɪən /

noun

1. Latin name Priscianus Caesariensis. 6th century _ad , Latin grammarian

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Example Sentences

Paterculus, the historian, is mentioned by no ancient writer except Priscian.

From An Essay on the Development of Christian Doctrine by Newman, John Henry Cardinal

He was the founder of scientific grammar and is styled by Priscian grammaticorum princeps.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 3 "Apollodorus" to "Aral" by Various

Priscian says, that Terence used more licenses than any other writer.

From History of Roman Literature from its Earliest Period to the Augustan Age. Volume I by Dunlop, John

All the orations which he delivered during the five following years, are lost, of which number were those for Marcus Tullius, and L. Varenus, mentioned by Priscian as extant in his time.

From History of Roman Literature from its Earliest Period to the Augustan Age. Volume II by Dunlop, John

If advanced work was attempted, then Priscian would be studied and the works of “Christian authors” read.

From Education in England in the Middle Ages Thesis Approved for the Degree of Doctor of Science in the University of London by Parry, Albert William