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plural noun

the senators of ancient Rome.

any legislators.

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Origin of conscript fathers

First recorded in 1525–35

Words nearby conscript fathers

consciousness-raising, conscious uncoupling, conscribe, conscript, conscriptee, conscript fathers, conscription, conscriptionist, consecrate, consecrated, consecration

How to use conscript fathers in a sentence

Such a thing the conscript fathers of the connection would feel ought to be put a stop to with a high hand.
Phoebe, Junior|Mrs [Margaret] Oliphant
Conscript fathers, none of the transactions at Caudium were directed by human wisdom.
The History of Rome; Books Nine to Twenty-Six|Titus Livius
You know, oh Conscript Fathers, what influences were arrayed against me.
The Letters of Cassiodorus|Cassiodorus (AKA Magnus Aurelius Cassiodorus Senator)
Come to my help, Conscript Fathers, and render to your Lords and mine your united thanks for my promotion.'
The Letters of Cassiodorus|Cassiodorus (AKA Magnus Aurelius Cassiodorus Senator)

In ancient Rome the members of the senate are the Patres conscripti, the “Conscript fathers.”
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 2|Various

British Dictionary definitions for conscript fathers

conscript fathers

pl n

literary august legislators, esp Roman senators

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