Conscript — Defs

01 a. Enrolled; written; registered.

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Enrolled; written; registered.

Phrases & compounds

Conscript fathers — the senators of ancient Rome. When certain new senators were first enrolled with the “fathers” the body was called Patres et Conscripti; afterward all were called Patres conscripti.

02 n. One taken by lot, or compulsorily enrolled, to serve as a soldier or sailor.

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One taken by lot, or compulsorily enrolled, to serve as a soldier or sailor.

03 v. t. To enroll, by compulsion, for military service.

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To enroll, by compulsion, for military service.