praefect
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
- praefectorial adjective
Example Sentences
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The news that Nymphidius Sabinus, the praefect of the praetorians, had declared in his favour revived Galba’s spirits.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 4 "G" to "Gaskell, Elizabeth" by Various
"There is no cook from Gaul on the list," interposed the praefect curtly.
From "Unto Caesar" by Orczy, Emmuska Orczy, Baroness
"Who ordered the hat to be put on this girl's head?" suddenly interposed the harsh voice of the praefect.
From "Unto Caesar" by Orczy, Emmuska Orczy, Baroness
Three pairs of willing hands were ready with the parchment rolls which the praefect had commanded; one was lucky enough to place them in his hands.
From "Unto Caesar" by Orczy, Emmuska Orczy, Baroness
"Do they say," queried Dea Flavia, speaking slowly and low, "that the praefect of Rome is dead?"
From "Unto Caesar" by Orczy, Emmuska Orczy, Baroness
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