"Feciales" is a word in LAW AND LEGAL

Feciales LAW AND LEGAL
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Among the ancient Romans, that order of priests who discharged tiie duties of ambassadors. Subsequently their du-tles appear to have related more particular-ly to the declaring war and peace. Calvin

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abraxas ENGLISH

A mystical word used as a charm and engraved on gems among the ancients; also, a gem stone thus engraved.

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amphora ENGLISH

Among the ancients, a two-handled vessel, tapering at the bottom, used for holding wine, oil, etc.

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astrology ENGLISH

In its etymological signification, the science of the stars; among the ancients, synonymous with astronomy; subsequently, the art of judging …

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bard ENGLISH

A professional poet and singer, as among the ancient Celts, whose occupation was to compose and sing verses in honor …

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ceroma ENGLISH

The unguent (a composition of oil and wax) with which wrestlers were anointed among the ancient Romans.

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chiton ENGLISH

An under garment among the ancient Greeks, nearly representing the modern shirt.

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cognomen ENGLISH

The last of the three names of a person among the ancient Romans, denoting his house or family.

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Concubinage LAW AND LEGAL

A species of loose or informal marriage which took place among the ancients, and which is yet ln nse in …

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cyphonism ENGLISH

A punishment sometimes used by the ancients, consisting in the besmearing of the criminal with honey, and exposing him to …

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diffarreation ENGLISH

A form of divorce, among the ancient Romans, in which a cake was used. See Confarreation.

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drachma ENGLISH

Among the ancient Greeks, a weight of about 66.5 grains; among the modern Greeks, a weight equal to a gram.

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drachma ENGLISH

A silver coin among the ancient Greeks, having a different value in different States and at different periods. The average …

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druid ENGLISH

One of an order of priests which in ancient times existed among certain branches of the Celtic race, especially among …

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dulcimer ENGLISH

An ancient musical instrument in use among the Jews. Dan. iii. 5. It is supposed to be the same with …

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expiation ENGLISH

An act by which the treats of prodigies were averted among the ancient heathen.

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Felonice LAW AND LEGAL

Feloniously. Anciently an indispensable word ln indictments for felony, and classed by Lord Coke among those voces artts (words of …

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gynaecium ENGLISH

The part of a large house, among the ancients, exclusively appropriated to women.

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Handsale LAW AND LEGAL

Anciently, among all tbe northern nations, shaking of hands was held necessary to blnd a bargain,—a custom stlll retained in …

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infula ENGLISH

A sort of fillet worn by dignitaries, priests, and others among the ancient Romans. It was generally white.

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In Nullius Bonis LAW AND LEGAL

Among the goods or property of no person; belonging to no person, as treasure-trove and wreck were anciently considered

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