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LICTOR

\lˈɪktə], \lˈɪktə], \l_ˈɪ_k_t_ə]\

Definitions of LICTOR

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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An officer who bore an axe and fasces or rods, in symbol of his authority, before a Roman magistrate.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

Among the anc. Romans, an attendant of the consuls, who carried an axe amidst a bundle of rods as an ensign of his office.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

n. [Latin] An officer attending the Roman Consul or Magistrate, who bore an axe and fasces or rods, as ensigns of his office.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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