3. One familiar with the works of the Christian Fathers; one versed in
patristic lore. [R.] Colridge.
Pa*tri"cian*ism (?), n. The rank or character of patricians.
Pa*tri"ci*ate (?), n. The patrician class; the aristocracy; also, the
office of patriarch. Milman.
Pat*ri"ci`dal (?), a. Of or pertaining to patricide; parricidal.
Pat*ri"cide (?), n. [L. pater father + caedere to kill. Cf. Parricide.]
1. The murderer of his father.