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DRACONIAN
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Dictionary entry overview: What does Draconian mean?
• DRACONIAN (adjective)
The adjective DRACONIAN has 1 sense:
1. of or relating to Draco or his harsh code of laws
Familiarity information: DRACONIAN used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Of or relating to Draco or his harsh code of laws
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Context example:
Draconian measures
Pertainym:
Draco (Athenian lawmaker whose code of laws prescribed death for almost every offense (circa 7th century BC))
Derivation:
Draco (Athenian lawmaker whose code of laws prescribed death for almost every offense (circa 7th century BC))
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