Prisca

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Proper Noun
  1. 1
    An alternative name for Priscilla, an early Christian.

    "Salute Prisca and Aquila, and the household of Onesiphorus."

  2. 2
    A female given name from Latin. rare

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"Salute Prisca and Aquila, and the household of Onesiphorus."

Etymology

Latin feminine form of the cognomen Prīscus, from prīscus (“former, ancient, old-fashioned”).

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