† pedarianadj.n.

Origin: A borrowing from Latin, combined with an English element. Etymons: Latin pedārius , -an suffix.

Etymology: < classical Latin pedārius of lower rank, also as noun, denoting a senator of lower rank (see pedary n. and adj.) + -an suffix; compare -arian suffix. In quot. 1720 at sense A. after French †pedaire (1719 in an apparently isolated attestation in the passage translated). Compare earlier pedary adj. N.E.D. (1904) gives the pronunciation as (pĭdē^ə·riăn) /pɪˈdɛərɪən/.

Roman History. Obsolete.

A. adj.

Of or belonging to a lower rank of the Roman senate, who were not permitted to speak but could physically side with those they supported. Also in extended use.

ΚΠ

1720 J. Ozell et al. tr. R. A. de Vertot Hist. Revol. Rom. Republic I. ii. 110 Thus it was a common Saying, that a Pedarian Opinion [Fr. avis Pedaire] was like a Head without a Tongue.

1733 W. Oldisworth tr. W. Goślicki Accomplished Senator ii. 304 Phlegm is also another Fault in the Constitution of a Senator, and not to be borne with, even in those of the Pedarian Order.

1778 J. Lind Let. to Earl of Abingdon 10 Your Lordship.., with your wonted sagacity, took the more persuasive mode of a pedarian senator.

1788 Hist. Proc. & Debates House of Commons Ireland VIII. 372 Those Pedarian senators who follow the minister in his goings out and his comings in.

B. n.

A pedarian senator. Also in extended use.

ΘΚΠ

society > authority > rule or government > ruler or governor > deliberative, legislative, or administrative assembly > governing or legislative body of a nation or community > other national governing or legislative bodies > [noun] > in ancient world > in ancient Rome > member of > type of

pedarian1729

1729 D. Burgess Short Acct. Rom. Senate 45 Cicero tells Atticus of a decree wherein he was concerned, that passed thro' the unamimity of the Pedarians, tho' not one of the consular rank was for it.

1747 C. Middleton Treat. Rom. Senate i. 87 These last, who had onely a right to vote, were called, by way of ridicule, Pedarians.

1753 Chambers's Cycl. Suppl. Pedarian, in antiquity, those senators who signified their votes by their feet, not their tongues; that is, such as walked over to the side of those whose opinion they approved of, in divisions of the house.

1833 Times 16 May 5/1 These templars have for their pontiff a Sieur Raymond, who, like a modest pedarian, acts under the invocation of St. John.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2005; most recently modified version published online March 2020).

单词	pedarian
释义	† pedarianadj.n. Origin: A borrowing from Latin, combined with an English element. Etymons: Latin pedārius , -an suffix. Etymology: < classical Latin pedārius of lower rank, also as noun, denoting a senator of lower rank (see pedary n. and adj.) + -an suffix; compare -arian suffix. In quot. 1720 at sense A. after French †pedaire (1719 in an apparently isolated attestation in the passage translated). Compare earlier pedary adj. N.E.D. (1904) gives the pronunciation as (pĭdē^ə·riăn) /pɪˈdɛərɪən/. Roman History. Obsolete. A. adj. Of or belonging to a lower rank of the Roman senate, who were not permitted to speak but could physically side with those they supported. Also in extended use. ΚΠ 1720 J. Ozell et al. tr. R. A. de Vertot Hist. Revol. Rom. Republic I. ii. 110 Thus it was a common Saying, that a Pedarian Opinion [Fr. avis Pedaire] was like a Head without a Tongue. 1733 W. Oldisworth tr. W. Goślicki Accomplished Senator ii. 304 Phlegm is also another Fault in the Constitution of a Senator, and not to be borne with, even in those of the Pedarian Order. 1778 J. Lind Let. to Earl of Abingdon 10 Your Lordship.., with your wonted sagacity, took the more persuasive mode of a pedarian senator. 1788 Hist. Proc. & Debates House of Commons Ireland VIII. 372 Those Pedarian senators who follow the minister in his goings out and his comings in. B. n. A pedarian senator. Also in extended use. ΘΚΠ society > authority > rule or government > ruler or governor > deliberative, legislative, or administrative assembly > governing or legislative body of a nation or community > other national governing or legislative bodies > [noun] > in ancient world > in ancient Rome > member of > type of pedarian1729 1729 D. Burgess Short Acct. Rom. Senate 45 Cicero tells Atticus of a decree wherein he was concerned, that passed thro' the unamimity of the Pedarians, tho' not one of the consular rank was for it. 1747 C. Middleton Treat. Rom. Senate i. 87 These last, who had onely a right to vote, were called, by way of ridicule, Pedarians. 1753 Chambers's Cycl. Suppl. Pedarian, in antiquity, those senators who signified their votes by their feet, not their tongues; that is, such as walked over to the side of those whose opinion they approved of, in divisions of the house. 1833 Times 16 May 5/1 These templars have for their pontiff a Sieur Raymond, who, like a modest pedarian, acts under the invocation of St. John. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2005; most recently modified version published online March 2020). < adj.n.1720
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