Priscian

[ prish-ee-uhn, prish-uhn ]

/ ˈprɪʃ i ən, ˈprɪʃ ən /

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noun

flourished a.d. c500, Latin grammarian.

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How to use Priscian in a sentence

A woman-grammarian, who corrects her husband for speaking false Latin, which is called breaking Priscian's head.
Dryden's Works (13 of 18): Translations; Pastorals|John Dryden
May Priscian himself be my enemy if what I am now going to say be not exactly true.
In Praise of Folly|Desiderius Erasmus
Priscian was a leading text-book on the subject, and it was supported by a short manual compiled from Donatus.
Old English Libraries|Ernest Savage
He devoted special attention to the early Latin writers, and is highly spoken of by Priscian.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 3|Various

Priscian the grammarian speaks of him as having attained the summit of honesty and of all sciences.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 1|Various

British Dictionary definitions for Priscian

Priscian

/ (ˈprɪʃɪən) /

noun

Latin name Priscianus Caesariensis. 6th century ad, Latin grammarian

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