Dictionary - Definition of DECEMVIR


Part of Speech	Definition
Noun	1. One of a body of ten magistrates in ancient Rome.[Websters] 2. A member of any body of ten men in authority.[Websters].
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)		Top

"Decemvir" is a common misspelling or typo for: decemvirs.

Date "Decemvir" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1601. (references)

Etymology:Decemvir \De*cem"vir\, noun; plural English Decemvirs, from Latin expression Decemviri. [Latin expression, from decem ten vir man.]. (references)

Specialty Definition: DECEMVIR

Domain	Definition
Noah Webster	[Noun] One of ten magistrates, who had absolute authority in ancient Rome. Source: Webster's 1828 American Dictionary.
Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.		Top


Part of Speech	Definition
Noun	1. One of a body of ten magistrates in ancient Rome.[Websters] 2. A member of any body of ten men in authority.[Websters].
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)		Top

bookmark email print tweet facebook

Date "DECEMVIR" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1601. (references)

Etymology:Decemvir \De*cem"vir\, noun; plural English Decemvirs, from Latin expression Decemviri. [Latin expression, from decem ten vir man.]. (references)

Specialty Definition: DECEMVIR

Domain	Definition
Noah Webster	[Noun] One of ten magistrates, who had absolute authority in ancient Rome. Source: Webster's 1828 American Dictionary.
Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.		Top