factionary

1 of 2

noun

fac·​tion·​ary

ˈfakshəˌnerē,

-ri

plural -es

: partisan

factionary

2 of 2

adjective

"

: of or relating to a faction : partisan

Word History

Etymology

Noun

faction entry 1 + -ary (noun suffix)

Adjective

faction entry 1 + -ary (adjective suffix)

First Known Use

Noun

1555, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

circa 1616, in the meaning defined above

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