About The Word Quirites
Learn about the word Quirites to help solve your crossword puzzle. Discover Quirites definitions and meaning, origins, synonyms, related terms and more at the free Crossword Dictionary.
Quirites
| Quirites Definition And Meaning |
|---|
What's The Definition Of Quirites?Synonyms | Synonyms for Quirites: Related Terms | Find terms related to Quirites: See Also | Quirites In Webster's Dictionary \Qui*ri"tes\, n. pl. [L., fr. Cures, a Sabine town.]
(Rom. Antiq.)
Roman citizens.
Note: After the Sabines and Romans had united themselves into
one community, under Romulus, the name of Quirites was
taken in addition to that of Romani, the Romans calling
themselves in a civil capacity Quirites, while in a
political and military capacity they retained the name
of Romani. --Andrews.
|
More Crossword Puzzle Words
A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z
Cross Word Of The Day
- Load-shedding ‐ cutting off the electric current on certain lines when the demand…
- Hydrokinetic ‐ relating to fluids in motion or the forces that produce or affect…
- Partial ‐ being or affecting only a part; not total; "a partial description…
- Profanely ‐ in an irreverent or profane manner; "he kept wondering profanely…
- Tanzanian ‐ a native or inhabitant of Tanzania [adj] of or relating to the…
- Antipodean ‐ relating to the antipodes or situated at opposite sides of the…
- Single-rotor helicopter ‐ a helicopter having a…
- Nobble ‐ disable by drugging, as of a race horse [v] of people [v] make…
- Keaton ‐ United States comedian and actor in silent films noted for his…
- Idealization ‐ a portrayal of something as ideal; "the idealization of rural…