patristic theology

The same as PATRISTICS (q. v.). pa-trist-ic-al-ly, adv . [Eng. patristical ; -ly .] In a patristic manner; after the manner of the fathers of the Christian Church. pa-tris-tics, s . [PATRISTIC.] That branch of theology which is more particularly concerned with or based on the doctrines of the Christian fathers. *pā-tri-zāte, v. i. [Lat. patri o , from pater (gen it. patris ) =a father.] To take after or follow the example of one's father. "Conjuring him, by the cogent arguments of example and rule, to patrizate ."-Fuller: Worthies; Hartford shire. *pa-troç'-i-nāte, v . t . [Lat. pat roc in at us , pa. par. of pat roc in or , from patrocinium =patronage, from patron us patron, from pater (gen it. patris ) = a father; Sp. & Port. patrocinar ; O. Fr. patrociner .] To patronize. bk. iii., ch. v. "Preach it up, patrocinate it." - Urquhart: Rabelais , *pa-troç-1-nā'-tion, s . [PATROCINATE.] Patronage, countenance, support. "Where the case is foule, abhor the pat roc in at i on ."Bp. Hall: Works , ii. 381. *pa-trăç ́-In-ỹ, s. [Latin patrocinium .] [PATROCINATE.] Patronage, pat roc in at i on. ""Tis a vain religion which gives patrociny to wicked ne ."- War burton : Apology for Learning , p. 240. sin, aş; expect, Xenophon, exist. ph = f. IMG:content-0756.png:[blocks in formation] And, still patrolling , beat the neighboring road." Black more: Creation , bk. vi. "Whom I have ever honored as my king As my great patron thought on in my prayers." Shakesp.: Lear , i. 1. IMG:content-0757.png:[blocks in formation] IMG:content-0758.png:[blocks in formation] 2. Arms added to the family arms as a token of superiority, right, or jurisdiction, by governors of provinces, lords of manors, patrons of benefices, . *păt'-ron-age (age as ig), v. t. [PATRONAGE, 8.] To patronize, to protect; to maintain, to make good. "As an outlaw in a castle keeps, And useth it to patronage his theft." Shakesp.: Henry VI ., Pt . I. , iii. 1. păt-ron-al, a. [Fr., from Lat. patronal is , from patron us = a patron; Sp. patronal ; Ital. padron- ale.] Protecting, supporting, encouraging; fulfill- ing the office or part of a patron; tutelary. "The name of the city being discovered penates and patronal gods might be called forth by charms."-Browne: Vulgar Errors, bk. i., ch. iii. tpăt-ron-ate, s. [Lat. patron at us .] The right or duty of a patron; patronage. 1. A female patron; a female who patronizes, favors, countenances, or supports. "Befriend me, night, best patrone of grief." Milton: The Pa ion . "From the priests their patrone to steal." Dryden: Ovid; Metamorphosis xiii. 3. A female who has the right of presenting to an ecclesiastical benefice. +păt-ron-i-zā-tion, subst . [Eng. patroniz ( e ); -ation .] The act of patronizing; patronage, sup- port. IMG:content-0759.png:[blocks in formation] favor, or countenance; to give support or counte- nance to. "The hooded clouds like friars Patter their doleful prayers.' patter păt-ter (1), 8. [PATTER (1), v.] A quick succe ion of slight sounds. păt-ter, (2), s. [PATTER (2), v.] 1. The dialect or cant of a cla , patois; as, thieves' or gypsies' patter . 2. Rapid enunciation, as of one moved by excitement or pa ion. 3. The oratory in this country of an itinerant show-man to induce persons to visit his exhibition, or in England of a "Cheap Jack" trying to sell his wares. "It is considered in the Cheap Jack calling that better patter can be made out of a gun than any article we put up from the cart." -Dickens: Doctor Marigold. păt-ter-er, subst . [Eng. patter ; -er.] One who patters; spec if., one who disposes of his wares in the public streets by long harangues. "Some standing patterers are brought up to the busine from childhood." - Mayhew: London Labor , i. 249.