First Known Use: 1600
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duumvir
noun du·um·vir \du̇-ˈəm-vər also dyu̇-\
Definition of DUUMVIR
1
: one of two Roman officers or magistrates constituting a board or court
2
: one of two people jointly holding power
— du·um·vi·rate \-və-rət\ noun
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Origin of DUUMVIR
Latin, from duum (genitive of duo two) + vir man
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