n. [ L. pedarius, fr. pedarius belonging to the foot, fr. pes, pedis, foot. ] (Rom. Antiq.) One of a class eligible to the office of senator, but not yet chosen, who could sit and speak in the senate, but could not vote; -- so called because he might indicate his opinion by walking over to the side of the party he favored when a vote was taken. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ L. Parius. ] Of or pertaining to Paros, an island in the Aegean Sea noted for its excellent statuary marble; as, Parian marble. [ 1913 Webster ]

Parian chronicle, a most ancient chronicle of the city of Athens, engraved on marble in the Isle of Paros, now among the Arundelian marbles. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. 1. A native or inhabitant of Paros. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. A ceramic ware, resembling unglazed porcelain biscuit, of which are made statuettes, ornaments, etc. [ 1913 Webster ]