Palatine

Quick meaning: Palatine is an adjective meaning Of or relating to a palace especially of a Roman or Holy Roman Emperor.

Meaning

Of or relating to a palace especially of a Roman or Holy Roman Emperor.

More Meanings

1. Synonym of palatial.
2. Ellipsis of count palatine, a feudal lord or a bishop possessing palatine powers.
3. A palace official, especially in an imperial palace.
4. (in the plural, historical) The Roman soldiers of the imperial palace.
5. (historical) Ellipsis of county palatine.
6. (historical) A fur cape or stole worn by women, which covers the neck and shoulders.
7. (historical) (of an official or feudal lord) Having local authority and possessing royal privileges that elsewhere belongs only to a sovereign.

Example Sentences

They strive to astonish the most sophisticated taste, the only applause they seek is the thick sound of the satisfied tongue clapping the palatine papillae.

Word Forms

• palatines

Synonyms for palatine

Depending on context, synonyms include palatial, palatinate, praetorians, palatal, palsgrave.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include palsgrave, palatal, elector, count, capitol.

Related Dictionary Tools