praesidium
/ (prɪˈsɪdɪəm) /
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noun
a variant spelling of presidium
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Words nearby praesidium
Praeneste, Praenestine, praenomen, praepostor, Praesepe, praesidium, praetexta, praetor, praetorian, Praetorian Guard, praetorianism
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How to use praesidium in a sentence
Several colleagues I have consulted agree with my view, that the words should be rendered municipale praesidium.
The Two First Centuries of Florentine History|Pasquale VillariIt occurs especially before and after monosyllabic interjections; as, Ō et praesidium.
New Latin Grammar|Charles E. BennettUnder this the presidency (Praesidium) of the confederation was vested in the king of Prussia and his heirs.