Ambrosian

See also: ambrosian

English

Etymology

From Middle English ambrosien, from Latin ambrosiānus; equivalent to Ambrose +‎ -ian.

Adjective

Ambrosian (comparative more Ambrosian, superlative most Ambrosian)

1. Of or relating to Saint Ambrose.

   the Ambrosian office, or ritual: a formula of worship in the church of Milan, instituted by St Ambrose

Derived terms

• Ambrosian chant

Translations

relating to St Ambrose

• Portuguese: ambrosiano

Noun

Ambrosian (plural Ambrosians)

1. A religious follower of St Ambrose.

References

• “Ambrosian”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC.