PONTIFEX

pontifex

(noun) a member of the highest council of priests in ancient Rome

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

pontifex (plural pontifices)

(historical) A pontiff, or high priest, in Ancient Rome.

Source: Wiktionary


Pon"ti*fex, n.; pl. Pontifices. Etym: [L.]

Definition: A high priest; a pontiff.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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