† Staˈgirian, a. and n. Obs. rare.
In 6 Stagyrian.
[f. L. Stagīra: see next and -ian.]
a. adj. Of or pertaining to Stagira or to Aristotle. b. n. = Stagirite.
| 1591 Sylvester Du Bartas i. iii. 360 The Stagyrian Sage. Ibid. i. vii. 651 For house-hold Rules, read not the learned Writs Of the Stagyrian (glory of good Wits). a 1618 ― Sonn. Wks. (Grosart) II. 122/1 Little needs Hee the Stagyrian's store. |