decemvir

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Here is the Roman Lucillus, formerly a Decemvir, who has been banished.

From Historical Miniatures by Strindberg, August

The story ran that the Decemvir, unable to succeed by bribes and solicitations, resorted to an outrageous act of tyranny.

From Lays of Ancient Rome by Macaulay, Thomas Babington Macaulay, Baron

The maiden had attracted the notice of the Decemvir Appius Claudius.

From A Smaller History of Rome by Smith, William, Sir

The unhappy father then prayed the Decemvir to be allowed to speak one word to the nurse in his daughter's hearing, in order to ascertain whether she was really his daughter.

From A Smaller History of Rome by Smith, William, Sir

The Decemvir generals tried to stop them, but they only answered, "We are men with swords in our hands."

From Young Folks' History of Rome by Yonge, Charlotte Mary