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Praetorian

Præ-to′ri-an

,
Adj.
See
Pretorian
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Praetorian

Praetorian

See also: praetorian, prætorian, and Prætorian

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Noun

Praetorian (plural Praetorians)

  1. A special bodyguard force used by Roman emperors. The symbol of the Praetorian Guard was the scorpion.
  2. A member of that force.

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praetorian

praetorian

See also: Praetorian, prætorian, and Prætorian

English

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Adjective

praetorian (not comparable)

  1. Of or pertaining to a praetor
  2. Corruptly mercenary and venal

Noun

praetorian (plural praetorians)

  1. A praetor

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