| 释义 |
lic·tor
\ˈliktər, -ˌtȯ(ə)r\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Latin; perhaps akin to ligare to bind — more at ligature
: a Roman officer bearing the fasces as the insignia of his office whose duties included attendance upon the chief magistrates appearing in public, clearing the way and causing due respect to be paid to them, and also the apprehension and punishment of criminals |