First Known Use: 14th century
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lictor
noun lic·tor \ˈlik-tər\
Definition of LICTOR
: an ancient Roman officer who bore the fasces as the insignia of his office and whose duties included accompanying the chief magistrates in public appearances
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Origin of LICTOR
Middle English littour, from Latin lictor
Rhymes with LICTOR
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