DESIGNATOR

Etymology

Noun

designator (plural designators)

A person who, or term that, designates.

(historical, Roman antiquity) An officer who assigned to each his rank and place in public shows and ceremonies.

Source: Wiktionary


Des"ig*na`tor, n. Etym: [L.]

1. (Rom. Antiq.)

Definition: An officer who assigned to each his rank and place in public shows and ceremonies.

2. One who designates.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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