LATICLAVE

Etymology

Noun

laticlave (plural laticlaves)

(historical) A badge of two wide purple stripes, worn by senators and certain other high-ranking people in ancient Rome.

Anagrams

• cavatelli, vacillate

Source: Wiktionary


Lat"i*clave, n. Etym: [L. laticlavus, laticlavium; latus broad + clavus nail, a purple stripe on the tunica: cf. F. laticlave.] (Rom. Antiq.)

Definition: A broad stripe of purple on the fore part of the tunic, worn by senators in ancient Rome as an emblem of office.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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