Late 16th century; earliest use found in Arthur Hall (1539–1605), translator and politician. From Middle French patrie native country from classical Latin patria.
Definition of patrie in US English:
patrie
noun
Scottish rare
A person's native country.
Origin
Late 16th century; earliest use found in Arthur Hall (1539–1605), translator and politician. From Middle French patrie native country from classical Latin patria.