palatine
- adjective
- /ˈpæl.ə.taɪn/
- Archaic
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palatino
- With the floor now raised to the level of the palace, it became clear that the chapel was under ducal administration as a palatine chapel.
His title was Lord Leary Nicholas of Marival in Trinidad and Tobago and Nelson at the County Palatine of Lancashire.
- His title was Lord Leary Nicholas of Marival in Trinidad and Tobago and Nelson at the County Palatine of Lancashire.
Examples
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The palatine authorities were granted special rights to govern the region independently.
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The king's palatine privileges allowed him to make decisions without consulting the council.
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In feudal times, a palatine lord held significant power, overseeing land and justice in his domain.
Synonyms
Relating to a count or earl, a noble title in old times
Compounds
- Specialized
An artery that carries blood to the roof of the mouth and nearby parts of the face
- Specialized
One of two small bones at the back of the mouth that help form the nose and eye sockets
- Specialized
A small soft piece of body tissue at the back of the throat that helps fight infection
- Specialized
A blood vessel that carries blood from the roof of the mouth to a vein in the face
Surface Forms
Etymology
Palatine comes from the Latin word palatium, which means 'palace'. It originally meant 'of the palace' and so describes something tied to royal power or special privileges.
