DECEMVIRAL

Etymology

Adjective

decemviral (not comparable)

Pertaining to the decemvirs of ancient Rome.

Source: Wiktionary


De*cem"vi*ral, a. Etym: [L. decemviralis.]

Definition: Pertaining to the decemvirs in Rome.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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