decemvir
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noun \di-ˈsem-vər\Definition of DECEMVIR
: one of a ruling body of 10; specifically : one of a body of 10 magistrates in ancient Rome
— de·cem·vi·ral \-vər-əl\ adjective
— de·cem·vi·rate \-vər-ət\ noun
Origin of DECEMVIR
Middle English, from Latin, back-formation from decemviri, plural, from decem + viri, plural of vir man — more at virile
First Known Use: 15th century
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