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Webster 1913 Edition


Factionary

Fac′tion-a-ry

,
Adj.
[Cf. F.
factionnaire
, L.
factionarius
the head of a company of charioteers.]
Belonging to a faction; being a partisan; taking sides.
[Obs.]
Always
factionary
on the party of your general.
Shakespeare

Webster 1828 Edition


Factionary

FAC'TIONARY

,
Noun.
A party man; one of a faction. [Little used.]

Definition 2024


factionary

factionary

English

Adjective

factionary (not comparable)

  1. (obsolete) Belonging to a faction; partisan; taking sides.
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