noun

pătrĭcĭātus

gen. pătrĭcĭātūs · gender masculine · decl. 4th

the rank; dignity of the patricians; a high dignity at the imperial court

the rank or dignity of the patricians, Suet. Aug. 2.—From the time of Constantine, a high dignity at the imperial court, a rank next to that of the emperor, Cassiod. Var. 6, 2.

Perseus ID: n34135 Key: patriciatus