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English
Etymology
The surname is from Latin Pīlātus (“a Roman cognomen”, literally “armed with javelins”), from pilum (“javelin, pestle”), of unknown ultimate origin.
Pronunciation
Proper noun
Pilate
- (biblical) Pontius Pilate, the man who, according to the Bible, ordered the crucifixion of Jesus.
1968, Keith Richards, Mick Jagger (lyrics and music), “Sympathy for the Devil”, in Beggars Banquet, performed by Rolling Stones:I was 'round when Jesus Christ / Had his moment of doubt and pain / Made damn sure that Pilate / Washed his hands and sealed his fate
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Latin
Pronunciation
Proper noun
Pīlāte m
- vocative of Pīlātus