lictor

[ lik-ter ]

noun
  1. (in ancient Rome) one of a body of attendants on chief magistrates, who preceded them carrying the fasces and whose duties included executing the sentences of criminals.

Origin of lictor

1
1580–90; <Latin; compare Middle English littoures

Other words from lictor

  • lic·to·ri·an [lik-tawr-ee-uhn, -tohr-], /lɪkˈtɔr i ən, -ˈtoʊr-/, adjective

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lictor

/ (ˈlɪktə) /


noun
  1. one of a group of ancient Roman officials, usually bearing fasces, who attended magistrates, etc

Origin of lictor

1
C16 lictor, C14 littour, from Latin ligāre to bind

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