Grecian
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Grecian — The adjective Grecian has steadily retreated before the word Greek, and is now idiomatically restricted to describing architecture, facial outline (especially Grecian nose) and a soft low cut slipper. Otherwise Greek is the natural word (Greek… … Modern English usage
Grecian — Gre cian , a. [Cf. {Greek.}] Of or pertaining to Greece; Greek. [1913 Webster] {Grecian bend}, among women, an affected carriage of the body, the upper part being inclined forward. [Collog.] {Grecian fire}. See {Greek fire}, under {Greek}. [1913… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Grecian — Gre cian, n. 1. A native or naturalized inhabitant of Greece; a Greek. [1913 Webster] 2. A jew who spoke Greek; a Hellenist. Acts vi. 1. [1913 Webster] Note: The Greek word rendered Grecian in the Authorized Version of the New Testament is… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Grecian — (adj.) c.1400, from L. Graecia “Greece” (see GREEK (Cf. Greek)) + people ending IAN (Cf. ian). The noun meaning a Greek is from early 15c … Etymology dictionary
Grecian — ► ADJECTIVE ▪ relating to ancient Greece, especially its architecture … English terms dictionary
Grecian — [grē′shən] adj. [< L Graecia, GREECE + AN] GREEK (adj. 1) n. 1. a Greek 2. Archaic a scholar of Greek … English World dictionary
Grecian — The Grecian war ein Kaffeehaus in London, das von 1702 bis 1842 existierte. Es befand sich im Devereux Court nahe dem Strand. Ein Kaffeehaus ist unter dieser Adresse bereits ab 1652 nachgewiesen, womit es sich um das älteste Café Londons handeln… … Deutsch Wikipedia
Grecian — [[t]gri͟ːʃ(ə)n[/t]] ADJ: usu ADJ n Grecian is used to describe something which is in the style of things from ancient Greece. ...elegant Grecian columns. ...a vaguely Grecian gown of flowing blue. Syn: Greek … English dictionary
Grecian — adjective Etymology: Middle English greciane, ultimately from Latin Graecia Greece Date: 15th century Greek 1 • Grecian noun • grecianize transitive verb, often capitalized … New Collegiate Dictionary
Grecian — See Grecian, Greek … Dictionary of problem words and expressions
