Category:Patriot

Pa"tri*ot, n. Etym: [f. patriote; cf. Sp. patriota, it. patriotto; All fr. Gr. Father.]

Defn: one who loves his country, and zealously supports its authority And interests. Bp. Hall. Such tears as patriots shaed for dying laws. Pope.

Patriot Pa"tri*ot, a.

Defn: becoming to a patriot; patriotic.