conscript fathers
the senators of ancient Rome.
any legislators.
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How to use conscript fathers in a sentence
Such a thing the conscript fathers of the connection would feel ought to be put a stop to with a high hand.
Phoebe, Junior | Mrs [Margaret] Oliphantconscript fathers, none of the transactions at Caudium were directed by human wisdom.
The History of Rome; Books Nine to Twenty-Six | Titus LiviusYou know, oh conscript fathers, what influences were arrayed against me.
The Letters of Cassiodorus | Cassiodorus (AKA Magnus Aurelius Cassiodorus Senator)Come to my help, conscript fathers, and render to your Lords and mine your united thanks for my promotion.'
The Letters of Cassiodorus | Cassiodorus (AKA Magnus Aurelius Cassiodorus Senator)In ancient Rome the members of the senate are the Patres conscripti, the “conscript fathers.”
British Dictionary definitions for conscript fathers
literary august legislators, esp Roman senators
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