aristo

[ uh-ris-toh ]

/ əˈrɪs toʊ /

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noun, plural a·ris·tos.Chiefly British Informal.

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Origin of aristo

1860–65; by shortening; cf. -o

Other definitions for aristo (2 of 2)

aristo-

a learned borrowing from Greek meaning “best,” occurring either in direct loans (aristocratic), or in the formation of compound words: aristotype.

Origin of aristo-

<Greek, combining form of áristos best, superlative of ari- probably a term specifying at first the upper class of society, the warrior caste; cf. Ares, perhaps Aryan

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How to use aristo in a sentence

And the little chap in the deck chair might be Signor Aristo, an Italian, who rooms next door, in thirty-six.
Ruth Fielding In the Red Cross|Alice B. Emerson
I dont suppose that little Italian chef, Signor Aristo, was among those present, too?
Ruth Fielding In the Red Cross|Alice B. Emerson
Once I had seen a condemned man step through that aperture at the order of an aristo whom he had offended.
Astounding Stories, July, 1931|Various
The possibility flashed on me when I was half-mad with rage and disappointment at the callous cruelty of the aristo Council.
Astounding Stories, July, 1931|Various

Another tentacle curled about the couch of a second aristo, pinning the occupant to it.
Astounding Stories, July, 1931|Various

British Dictionary definitions for aristo

aristo

/ (ˈærɪstəʊ, əˈrɪstəʊ) /

noun plural -tos

informal short for aristocrat

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