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.
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Pa"tri*ot, a.
Becoming to a patriot; patriotic.
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