Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for DE'CEM-VIR
DE'CEM-VIR, n. [plur. Decemvirs or Decemviri; L. decem, ten, and vir, a man.]
One of ten magistrates, who had absolute authority in ancient Rome.
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DE'CEM-VIR, n. [plur. Decemvirs or Decemviri; L. decem, ten, and vir, a man.]
One of ten magistrates, who had absolute authority in ancient Rome.
Return to page 23 of the letter “D”.