lictor

lic·tor

L l

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [lik-ter]
- /ˈlɪk tər/
- /lˈɪktə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lik-ter]
- /ˈlɪk tər/

Definitions of lictor word

noun lictor (in ancient Rome) one of a body of attendants on chief magistrates, who preceded them carrying the fasces and whose duties included executing the sentences of criminals. 1
noun lictor (in ancient Rome) an officer attending the consul or other magistrate, bearing the fasces, and executing sentences on offenders. 1
noun lictor one of a group of ancient Roman officials, usually bearing fasces, who attended magistrates, etc 0
noun lictor in ancient Rome, any of a group of minor officials who carried the fasces and cleared the way for the chief magistrates 0
noun lictor An officer in ancient Rome, attendant on a consul or magistrate, who bore the fasces and was responsible for punishing criminals. 0

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Origin of lictor

First appearance:

before 1580

One of the 35% oldest English words

1580-90; < Latin; compare Middle English littoures

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Parts of speech for Lictor

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Lictor

lictor popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

lictor usage trend in Literature

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