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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD LICTOR

Lictor, C14 littour, from Latin ligāre to bind.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF LICTOR

lictor  [ˈlɪktə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LICTOR

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Lictor is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES LICTOR MEAN IN ENGLISH?

lictor

Lictor

The lictor was a member of a special class of Roman civil servant, with special tasks of attending and guarding magistrates of the Roman Republic and Empire who held imperium, the right and power to command; essentially, a bodyguard. The origin of the tradition of lictors goes back to the time when Rome was a kingdom, perhaps acquired from their Etruscan neighbors.

Definition of lictor in the English dictionary

The definition of lictor in the dictionary is one of a group of ancient Roman officials, usually bearing fasces, who attended magistrates, etc.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH LICTOR


afflicter
əˈflɪktə
character
ˈkærɪktə
constrictor
kənˈstrɪktə
contradicter
ˌkɒntrəˈdɪktə
dicta
ˈdɪktə
evictor
ɪˈvɪktə
fictor
ˈfɪktə
inflicter
ɪnˈflɪktə
inflictor
ɪnˈflɪktə
interdictor
ˈɪntəˌdɪktə
multicharacter
ˌmʌltɪˈkærɪktə
perfecter
ˈpɜːfɪktə
perfector
ˈpɜːfɪktə
Pictor
ˈpɪktə
predicter
prɪˈdɪktə
predictor
prɪˈdɪktə
Richter
ˈrɪktə
vasoconstrictor
ˌveɪzəʊkənˈstrɪktə
Victa
ˈvɪktə
victor
ˈvɪktə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LICTOR

licitly
licitness
lick
lick into shape
lick one´s chops
lick one´s lips
lick one´s wounds
lick the boots of
lick-alike
licker
lickerish
lickerishly
lickerishness
lickety-split
licking
lickpenny
lickspit
lickspittle
licorice
lictorian

WORDS THAT END LIKE LICTOR

actor
boa constrictor
collector
conductor
connector
contractor
contradictor
depictor
detector
director
doctor
executive director
factor
indictor
instructor
protector
sector
tractor
vector
X factor

Synonyms and antonyms of lictor in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «lictor» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF LICTOR

Find out the translation of lictor to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of lictor from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «lictor» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

lictor
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

lictor
570 millions of speakers

English

lictor
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

lictor
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

lictor
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

ликтор
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

lictor
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

প্রাচীন রোমে উচ্চপদস্থ রাজপুরুষের অধীনস্থ কর্মী
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

licteur
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Lictor
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

lictor
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

リクトル
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

lictor
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Lictor
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

lictor
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

lictor
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

लिक्टर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

lictor
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

littore
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

lictor
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

ліктор
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

lictor
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

lictor
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

lictor
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

liktor
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Lictor
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of lictor

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LICTOR»

The term «lictor» is normally little used and occupies the 108.751 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «LICTOR» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «lictor» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «lictor» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about lictor

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LICTOR»

Discover the use of lictor in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to lictor and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Sword and Citadel: The Sword of the Lictor, The Citadel of ...
This edition contains the second two volumes of this four volume novel, The Sword of the Lictor and The Citadel of the Autarch.
Gene Wolfe, 2000
2
The Sword of the Lictor: The Book of the New Sun Volume Three
Banished for the sin of mercy, Severian, one of the ancient guild of Torturers, flees from exile.
Gene Wolfe, 2011
3
The Artists of the Ara Pacis: The Process of Hellenization ...
Eye area and lower forehead. 168. Figure S14 (lictor). Hair. 169. Figures s11, S12, and S13 (lictors). Heads. 170. Figures su and S12 (lictors). Heads. fb 38/6. 171. Figure S12 (lictor). Hair. 172. Figure su (lictor). Hair. 173. Figure su (lictor). Hair.
Diane Atnally Conlin, 1997
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A Dictionary of Greek and Roman Antiquities
LICI'NUE ROGATIO'NES. (Vid. ROOATIONBS LlCINLS.) LICTOR, a public officer, who attended on the chief Roman magistrates. The number which waited on the different magistrates is stated in the article FASCES. The office of lictor is said to ...
William Smith, Charles Anthon, 1870
5
Aristophanis comoediae auctoritate libri praeclarissimi ...
LICTOR. Adhuc vero mussitas? EURIPIDES. Adhuc vero mussitas. LICTOR. Prebende scelestam. EURIPIDES. Prehende scelestam. LICTOR. Loquacem et detestabilem mulierern. EURIPIDES ut PERSEUS. O dii, quamnam bar- baram in  ...
Aristophanes, Thomas Mitchell, Philippus Invernizi, 1826
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Aristophanous Komoidiai. Aristophaneis comoediae ...
LICTOR. Pulchrae bercle sunt nates. (Nudatиs lictoris penis alterais emergit et demergit.") EURIPIDES. Male huic erit, nisi intus manient. LICTOR. Attamen pulchra est species arrectae bains mentulae. EURIPIDES. Recte est: vestem rursus ...
Aristophanes, 1826
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Comoediae emendatae a Philippo Invernizio: Comoediae in ...
LICTOR. Pulchrae horde sunt nates. C Nudatus lictoris penis alternis emergit a; demergit.~) EURIPIDES. Male haic erit, nisi intus man- sent. LICTOR. Attamen pulchra est species arrectas huius mentulae. EURIPIDES. Recte est: vest em rursus ...
Aristophanes, Invernizi, Beck, 1826
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The American Aberdeen-Angus Herd-book: Containing a Record ...
... Son Sandusky Scioto Gipsy 58451 Prince Hall 2d 64751 James H. Hall Honey Creek Queen A. . . Elasticity 42775 .... Lictor of Dalmeny 62242 S. E. McElhinney Honey Creek Pride A. Honey Creek Queen 2d 54724 Lictor of Dalmeny 62242 .
American Aberdeen-Angus Breeders' Association, 1907
9
Aristophanis: comoediae
LICTOR. Adhuc vero mussitas? EURIPIDES. Adhuc vero mussitas. LICTOR. Prebende scelestam. EURIPIDES. Prebende scelestam. LICTOR. Loquacem et detestabilertl mulierem. EURIPIDES ut PERSEUS. О dii, quamnam bar- baram in  ...
Philippo Invernizi, 1826
10
American Aberdeen-Angus Herd Book
... 2d 64751 Elasticity 42775 Lictor of Dalmeny 62242 Honey Creek Queen 2d 54724 Lictor of Dalmeny 62242 Lind Grove Queen 2d 43891 Lictor of Dalmeny 62242 Honey Creek Jennet 51541 Bigger 64118 Lind Grove Queen 39015 Lictor of ...
‎1907

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LICTOR»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term lictor is used in the context of the following news items.
1
The towns that time forgot: Haunting images of Italy's abandoned …
There are ruins of villas, taverns and bridges, while statues of lictor fasces and tombs litter the landscape. The fortress had underground prisons ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
2
Mussolini's Latina Remains a Living Monument of Fascist Nostalgia
After an espresso at the former Fascist Party office – now turned into a bar with a 1930s radio and heater – I look up at the “Lictor Tower” that ... «Newsweek, Apr 15»
3
Canada Steamship principles on interpretation of exclusions clauses
In about 1991 it contracted with a Liechtenstein company, Lictor Anstalt (Lictor) for the purchase of parts used to assemble a hot strip mill (the ... «Lexology, Mar 13»
4
Undocumented Youth With Work Permits Seek Professional Licenses
“It's an excellent example of why creating a false distinction for these categories of people just isn't really workable,” said Laura Lictor, president ... «Fox News, Jan 13»
5
Court of Appeal confirms modern approach to contractual construction
Lictor subsequently commenced claims against Mir Steel for conversion, inducing breach of the letter agreement and unlawful means ... «Lexology, Nov 12»
6
Applying Canada Steamship principles on interpretation of …
Alphasteel Limited was a steel manufacturer. In around 1991 it contracted with Liechtenstein company Lictor Anstalt for the purchase of parts ... «International Law Office, Nov 12»
7
'A missing generation'
As a sixth form QC student, he founded the Lictor magazine and, in the very first issue, scored an in-depth interview with Dr Cheddi Jagan. «Stabroek News, Apr 12»
8
Nine Historical Mysteries for the Summer
Volus: he's rich, he's powerful (having served as the lictor of to the Imperial Governor of Gaul), and he's retiring to Gelvum, which worries ... «Library Journal, Apr 12»
9
The Myth of Fascism
Carried before a lictor, a superior Roman magistrate, as a symbol of power over life and limb: the sticks symbolized punishment by whipping, ... «The New American, Oct 11»
10
Welsh steel plant's strip mill at centre of £40m legal battle
But little-known Liechtenstein-registered firm Lictor Anstalt claims that Alphasteel did not own the strip mill at the site, which is key to the ... «WalesOnline, May 11»

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