The Devil's Dictionary

Main Entry:
pa·tri·ot
Main Entry:
pa·tri·ot           Listen to the pronunciation of patriot
Pronunciation:
\ˈpā-trē-ət, -ˌät, chiefly British ˈpa-trē-ət\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
Middle French patriote compatriot, from Late Latin patriota, from Greek patriōtēs, from patria lineage, from patr-, patēr father
Date:
1605
: a threat to be destroyed [More]
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