praetor
praetor
Definition
prae·tor (prē′tər)
noun
a magistrate of ancient Rome, next below a consul in rank
Etymology: ME (northern) pretour < L, for *prae-itor < praeire, to precede < prae-, before (see pre-) + ire, to go
praetor
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- call: The city rulers were called praetors, we translate that word magistrates.
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