praetorian — [prē tôr′ē ən] adj. 1. of a praetor 2. [often P ] designating, of, or like the bodyguard (Praetorian Guard) of a Roman commander or emperor n. 1. a man with the rank of a praetor, or an ex praetor 2. [often P ] a member of the Praetorian Guard … English World dictionary
Praetorian — early 15c., from L. praetorianus, from praetor (see PRAETOR (Cf. praetor)). Praetorian Guard is from cohors prætoria, the bodyguard troop of a Roman commander or emperor … Etymology dictionary
Praetorian — Pr[ae]*to ri*an, a. See {Pretorian}. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
praetorian — /pree tawr ee euhn, tohr /, adj. 1. of or pertaining to a praetor. 2. (often cap.) noting or pertaining to the Praetorian Guard. n. 3. a person having the rank of praetor or ex praetor. 4. (often cap.) a soldier of the Praetorian Guard. [1375… … Universalium
praetorian — prae•to•ri•an [[t]priˈtɔr i ən, ˈtoʊr [/t]] adj. 1) anh of or pertaining to a praetor 2) anh (often cap.) of or pertaining to the Praetorian Guard 3) anh a praetor or ex praetor 4) anh (often cap.) a soldier of the Praetorian Guard • Etymology:… … From formal English to slang
praetorian — adj. & n. (US pretorian) Rom.Hist. adj. of or having the powers of a praetor. n. a man of praetorian rank. Phrases and idioms: praetorian guard the bodyguard of the Roman emperor. Etymology: ME f. L praetorianus (as PRAETOR) … Useful english dictionary
Praetorian — adj. & n. (US pretorian) Rom.Hist. adj. of or having the powers of a praetor. n. a man of praetorian rank. Phrases and idioms: praetorian guard the bodyguard of the Roman emperor. Etymology: ME f. L praetorianus (as PRAETOR) … Useful english dictionary
praetorian — also pretorian adjective Date: 15th century 1. often capitalized of, forming, or resembling the Roman imperial bodyguard 2. of or relating to a praetor • praetorian noun, often capitalized … New Collegiate Dictionary
Praetorian — noun A special bodyguard force used by Roman emperors. The symbol of the Praetorian Guard was the scorpion … Wiktionary
Praetorian prefect — (Latin Praefectus praetorio ) was the constant title of a high office in the Roman state that changed fundamentally in nature.The praetorian prefect was commander of the Praetorian Guard until Constantine abolished the guard in 314. Praetorian… … Wikipedia
