GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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   Patriot , n. [F. patriote; cf. Sp. patriota, It. patriotto; all fr. Gr. πατριώτης a fellow-countryman, fr. πάτριος established by forefathers, fr. πατήρ father. See Father.] One who loves his country, and zealously supports its authority and interests.
   Bp. Hall.
   
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   Such tears as patriots shed for dying laws.
   Pope.
   
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   Patriot, a. Becoming to a patriot; patriotic.
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