n.; pl. E. Decemvirs L. Decemviri [ L., fr. decem ten + vir a man. ] 1. One of a body of ten magistrates in ancient Rome. [ 1913 Webster ]
☞ The title of decemvirs was given to various bodies of Roman magistrates. The most celebrated decemvirs framed “the laws of the Twelve Tables, ” about 450 B. C., and had absolute authority for three years. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. A member of any body of ten men in authority. [ 1913 Webster ]
‖n.; pl. E. Quindecemvirs L. Quindecemviri [ L., from quindecim fifteen + vir a man. ] (Rom. Antiq.) One of a sacerdotal college of fifteen men whose chief duty was to take care of the Sibylline books. [ 1913 Webster ]
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