Dictamen
Dic*ta"men\, n. [LL., fr. dictare to dictate.] A dictation or dictate. [R.] --Falkland.| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
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