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lictor.

An officer in Ancient Rome, attendant on a consul or magistrate, who bore the fasces and was responsible for punishing criminals.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈlɪktə/Received-Pronunciation/ˈlɪktɚ/General-American
  1. An officer in Ancient Rome, attendant on a consul or magistrate, who bore the fasces and was responsible for punishing criminals.

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Borrowed from Latin līctor.

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