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Webster 1913 Edition

Triarian

Tri-a′ri-an

,
Adj.
[L.
triarii
,
pl
., a class of Roman soldiers who formed the third rank from the front, fr.
tres
,
tria
, three.]
Occupying the third post or rank.
[Obs.]
Cowley.

Webster 1828 Edition

Triarian

TRIA'RIAN

,
Adj.
[L. triarii.] Occupying the third post or place.

Definition 2024

triarian

triarian

English

Adjective

triarian ‎(not comparable)

  1. (obsolete) Occupying the third post or rank.
    (Can we find and add a quotation of Cowley to this entry?)

Etymology

Latin triarii (plural), a class of Roman soldiers who formed the third rank from the front, from tres, tria, three.

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