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fe·tial (fē′s̸həl)

noun

in ancient Rome, any of a group of priests who gave advice in the conduct of war, diplomatic negotiations, etc.

Etymology: L fetialis < fetiales, pl., college of priests < OL *fetis < IE *dhē-ti-s, statute < base *dhē-: see do

adjective

of these priests

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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