Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for FAC'TIOUS
FAC'TIOUS, a. [Fr. factieux; L. factiosus.]
- Given to faction; addicted to form parties and raise dissensions, in opposition to government; turbulent; prone to clamor against public measures or men. No state is free from factious citizens.
- Pertaining to faction; proceeding from faction; as factious tumults; factious quarrels. – Dryden.
Return to page 3 of the letter “F”.