ANGUSTICLAVE

An*gus"ti*clave (an*gus"ti*klav), n. [L. angustus narrow + clavus a nail, a stripe.] (Rom. Antiq.)

Definition: A narrow stripe of purple worn by the equites on each side of the tunic as a sign of rank.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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BEAR

(verb) have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices; “She bears the title of Duchess”; “He held the governorship for almost a decade”


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