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    Patriot

    n. [F. patriote; cf. Sp. patriota, It. patriotto; all fr. Gr. a fellow-countryman, fr. established by forefathers, fr. father. See Father.] One who loves his country, and zealously supports its authority and interests. Bp. Hall. “Such tears as patriots shaed for dying laws.” Pope.


    Pa´tri•ot, a. Becoming to a patriot; patriotic.

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