Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun In ancient Athens, after the archonship of Euclides (403–2
b. c. ), one of a panel of heliasts or jurors intrusted with the decision as to any proposed change in legislation.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun rare A lawgiver.
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- noun A
lawgiver ; a legislator. - noun A name giver.
Etymologies
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From Ancient Greek νομοθέτης (nomothetes, "law-giver")
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whichbe commented on the word nomothete
"Name Giver". My ideal future job title.
June 24, 2007