ADRIAN

Adrian, Edgar Douglas Adrian, Baron Adrian

(noun) English physiologist who conducted research into the function of neurons; 1st baron of Cambridge (1889-1997)

Hadrian, Publius Aelius Hadrianus, Adrian

(noun) Roman Emperor who was the adoptive son of Trajan; travelled throughout his empire to strengthen its frontiers and encourage learning and architecture; on a visit to Britain in 122 he ordered the construction of Hadrian’s Wall (76-138)

Source: WordNet® 3.1


A"dri*an, a. Etym: [L. Hadrianus.]

Definition: Pertaining to the Adriatic Sea; as, Adrian billows.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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GRADUAL

(noun) (Roman Catholic Church) an antiphon (usually from the Book of Psalms) immediately after the epistle at Mass


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