Roman citizens collectively, especially as a legal entity.
Origin
Late Middle English; earliest use found in John Trevisa (c1342–?1402), translator. From classical Latin Quirītes (also occasionally in singular Quirīs) Roman citizens; further etymology unknown.
Definition of Quirites in US English:
Quirites
noun
Roman citizens collectively, especially as a legal entity.
Origin
Late Middle English; earliest use found in John Trevisa (c1342–?1402), translator. From classical Latin Quirītes (also occasionally in singular Quirīs) Roman citizens; further etymology unknown.