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Webster 1913 Edition
Flamen
Fla′men
,Noun.
pl. E.
Flammens
(#)
, L. Flamines
(#)
. [L.]
(Rom. Antiq.)
A priest devoted to the service of a particular god, from whom he received a distinguishing epithet. The most honored were those of Jupiter, Mars, and Quirinus, called respectively
Flamen Dialis
, Flamen Martialis
, and Flamen Quirinalis
. Affrights the
flamens
at their service quaint. Milton.
Webster 1828 Edition
Flamen
FLA'MEN
,Noun.
1.
In ancient Rome, a priest. Originally there were three priests so called; the Flamen Dialis, consecrated to Jupiter; Flamen Martialis, sacred to Mars; and Flamen Quirinalis, who superintended the rites of Quirinus or Romulus.2.
A priest.