DESPOTATS
\dˈɛspətˌe͡ɪts], \dˈɛspətˌeɪts], \d_ˈɛ_s_p_ə_t_ˌeɪ_t_s]\
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Infirm soldiers, formerly charged with the office of removing the wounded from the field of battle: perhaps from desportator, 'one who bears away.' The class of Despotuts was introduced by Leo VI., at the commencement of the 9th century.
By Robley Dunglison
Word of the day
tinctura quininae ammoniata
- A preparation made by dissolving quinin sulphate in alcohol [Br. Ph.].