English Explanatory Dictionary

Priscilla

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A female given name from Latin of biblical origin.
  2. An early Christian, mentioned in the Bible and also known as Prisca.

Pronunciation

/pɹɪˈsɪlə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Priscilla.wav

Word forms

Priscilla

Etymology

Feminine diminutive form of a Roman cognomen Prīscus, from Latin prīscus (“former, ancient, old-fashioned”). Compare typologically Seneca (< Latin Seneca < senex).

Related words

Prissy Cilla Scilla
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