praefect

[ pree-fekt ]

noun

1. a variant of prefect.

praefect

/ ˌpriːfɛkˈtɔːrɪəl; ˈpriːfɛkt /

noun

1. a variant spelling of prefect prefect prefect prefect

Derived Forms

• praefectorial, adjective

Example Sentences

Many there were in Rome who at this moment would gladly have changed places with the praefect.

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The praefect in the discharge of his functions—second only to the Cæsar—was all-powerful where he stood.

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But at her words the last vestige of deference fled from the praefect's manner; pity now would have been weak folly.

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And then did a cry of horror escape my lips, and the praefect looked down into my face.

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He raised his hand and pointed a finger at the praefect and shouted, still laughing: 'Thou a patrician of Rome?

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