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PRAETORIAN

12 pts

Extended Definitions

noun

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

noun

  1. A praetor
  2. A venal mercenary

adjective

  1. Of or relating to a praetor.
  2. Of or relating to the pretorium in an ancient Roman camp.
  3. Corruptly mercenary and venal.

noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

a former praetor or man of equivalent rank

Letter Values

P3
R1
A1
E1
T1
O1
R1
I1
A1
N1
= 12