Pa"tri*ot , a. Becoming to a
patriot; patriotic.
Pa"tri*ot (?), 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.
Hear it pronounced