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(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
1Other words from lictor
- lic·to·ri·an [lik-tawr-ee-uhn, -tohr-], /lɪkˈtɔr i ən, -ˈtoʊr-/, adjective
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How to use lictor in a sentence
Even the lictor, who marched before the high-priest and the soldiers of the guard were powerless.
Quintus Claudius, Volume 2 of 2 | Ernst EcksteinIbi cum in locis solitariis sederet, venit ad eum lictor Sextilii praetoris, qui tum Africam obtinebat.
Selections from Viri Romae | Charles Franois L'HomondNext he proceeded to Athens, where in concession to that ancient city, allied to Rome, he would use but one lictor.
When he stood mute, and a number of men stood round him in a ring, to prevent his being seized, the consuls sent a lictor to him.
The History of Rome, Books 01 to 08 | Titus LiviusThe more vehemently he cried out, the more violently did the lictor tear off his clothes and strip him.
The History of Rome, Books 01 to 08 | Titus Livius
British Dictionary definitions for lictor
/ (ˈlɪktə) /
one of a group of ancient Roman officials, usually bearing fasces, who attended magistrates, etc
Origin of lictor
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