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

Grammar included both the rules formulated by Donatus and Priscian and the study of a few of the classical writers of ancient Rome.

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

The Great Dull Ass, from breaking Head of Priscian; Hither he comes, and writes approv'd Physician.

From The Stolen Heiress or, The Salamanca Doctor Outplotted by Centlivre, Susanna

He used to say to his friends,—"Malo tres alapas a Prisciano, quam unam a Natura,—I would rather have three slaps from Priscian than one from Nature."

From Lives of Eminent Zoologists, from Aristotle to Linnæus with Introductory remarks on the Study of Natural History by MacGillivray, William

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