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They ran on the flank of the syntagmata by the side of the captains.

From Salammbo by Flaubert, Gustave

Some syntagmata composed of sturdy men, chosen expressly for the purpose, had broken in three gates.

From Salammbo by Flaubert, Gustave

In the centre bristled the phalanx, formed of syntagmata or full squares having sixteen men on each side.

From Salammbo by Flaubert, Gustave

Two syntagmata, however, had taken refuge on the right in a bend of ground, had thrown away their arms, and were all kneeling with their faces towards the Punic tents imploring mercy with uplifted arms.

From Salammbo by Flaubert, Gustave

Lanes appeared between the syntagmata; a chorus of wild cries swelled up—swept nearer, and the furious riders of the desert came galloping through every interspace.

From The Lion's Brood by Osborne, Duffield