patriotic

Etymology

From French patriotique, from Late Latin patriōticus, from Ancient Greek πατριωτικός (patriōtikós), from πατριώτης (patriṓtēs).

adj

1. Inspired by or showing patriotism; done out of love of one's country; zealously and unselfishly devoted to the service of one's country
   a patriotic statesman
   a patriotic song

noun

1. A postage stamp, Civil War token, etc. bearing a patriotic design.
   Most patriotics in copper or brass are common. They are rare in off-metals. 1971, Grover C. Criswell, The Official Guide to Confederate Money & Civil War Tokens, Tradesmen & Patriotic, page 121