priscian

/ˈprɪsiən/

Definitions

1. noun

A grammarian of the 6th century, especially Priscian (c. 500–c. 587), a Roman scholar who wrote a famous grammar textbook.

“The medieval scholar studied the works of Priscian to improve his understanding of Latin.”

Synonyms

  • grammarian
  • scholar

Antonyms

  • illiterate