Palatine (Noun)
Meaning 1
(Middle Ages) the lord of a palatinate who exercised sovereign powers over his lands.
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Nouns denoting people.
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- The powerful palatine held absolute control over his domains and subjects in the remote northern provinces.
- Aided by the military strength of the Emperor, the Palatine expanded his territory to incorporate adjacent provinces and shires.
- Before he rose to be Palatine of that County, Gottfried spent decades climbing through the ranks of imperial service.
- He served the greater Palatine dynasty through generations and left a great legacy within his lifetime.
- Otbert was the hereditary Palatine and protector for three successive counts consecutively till the final battle near Dunderhold Bay.
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Meaning 2
Any of various important officials in ancient Rome.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The Emperor appointed a new palatine to oversee the construction of the imperial palace.
- As a trusted advisor, the palatine was often called upon to mediate disputes between rival factions.
- The palatine was responsible for organizing the lavish festivals and ceremonies that took place throughout the year.
- Despite his youth, the young nobleman was appointed as a palatine due to his family's influence and wealth.
- The Emperor's personal safety was ensured by a contingent of guards led by a loyal palatine.
Meaning 3
Either of two irregularly shaped bones that form the back of the hard palate and helps to form the nasal cavity and the floor of the orbits.
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Nouns denoting body parts.
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Meaning 4
The most important of the Seven Hills of Rome; supposedly the location of the first settlement and the site of many imperial palaces.
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Nouns denoting spatial position.