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Pilate|ˈpaɪlət|
[a. F. Pilate, ad. L. Pilātus, proper name.]
The name (Pontius Pilate) of the Roman procurator of Judæa concerned in the crucifixion of Jesus Christ; hence allusively as a term of reproach. Also, the character of Pilate in the mystery plays; hence † Pilate's voice, a loud magisterial voice (obs.).
c1400Apol. Loll. 56 Prelats not preching are raþer pilats þan prelatis. 1530Palsgr. 837 In a pylates voyce, a haulte voyx. 1542Udall Erasm. Apoph. (1877) 382 He heard a certain oratour speaking out of measure loude and high, and altogether in Pilate's voice. 1604Hieron Wks. I. 559 Indeed in Rome there diuers be, That beare the name of prelacie: Better we Pilates may them call, Seeking the churches funerall. 1888Pall Mall G. 29 Oct. 7/2 Pontius Pilates, who washed their hands of what might happen to France provided they could continue to exploit her. |