quadrumvir
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of quadrumvir
1780–90; back formation from quadrumvirate, by analogy with triumvir
Example Sentences
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But the quadrumvir who seems to have enjoyed himself least and to have done his work most painstakingly is Poet Spender.
From Time Magazine Archive
The Quadrumvir jolted last week up to the Army's highest rank of Marshal and into retirement was goat-bearded, rheumy-eyed but able and sagacious old General Emilio de Bono.
From Time Magazine Archive
The Italian Field Commander: General Emilio de Bono, an original Fascist Quadrumvir of the March on Rome, was relieved as Minister of Colonies by II Duce last month and sent to Africa when Statesman Mussolini determined to postulate Abyssinian aggression.
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Wreath money, it was ordered, should be given to charities in Calabria, home of Quadrumvir Bianchi.
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