Meaning Of The Word Lictor

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lictor in American English
in ancient Rome, any of a group of minor officials who carried the fasces and cleared the way for the chief magistrates
noun: one of a body of attendants on chief magistrates, who preceded them carrying the fasces and whose duties included executing the sentences of criminals

lictor in British English
noun: one of a group of ancient Roman officials, usually bearing fasces, who attended magistrates, etc

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