dilectos

Dictionary entries

• dilectus, dilectus:

  Masculine · Noun · 4th declension

  Frequency:

  Frequent

  Dictionary:

  Oxford Latin Dictionary (OLD)

  Field:

  Military

  = levy/draft/conscription; enlistment, recruiting, mustering; levy/men enrolled;; selection/choosing; choice (between possibilities), discrimination/distinction;

  Entry →

  gen. sg.
• diligo, diligere, dilexi, dilectus:

  Verb · 3rd conjugation · Transitive

  Frequency:

  Frequent

  Dictionary:

  Oxford Latin Dictionary (OLD)

  = love, hold dear; value/esteem/favor; have special regard for; (milder than amo);

  Entry →

  acc. pl. perf. pass. part.
• dilectus, dilecta -um, dilectior -or -us, dilectissimus -a -um:

  Adjective · 1st declension

  Frequency:

  Common

  Dictionary:

  Oxford Latin Dictionary (OLD)

  = beloved, dear; loved (L+S);

  Entry →

  acc. pl. (m.)
• dilectus, dilecti:

  Masculine · Noun · 2nd declension

  Frequency:

  Very Rare

  Dictionary:

  Lewis & Short

  = favorite; pet;

  Entry →

  acc. pl.

  nom. sg.