fasces

fas·ces

noun pl but singular or pl in constr \ˈfas-ˌēz\

Definition of FASCES

: a bundle of rods and among them an ax with projecting blade borne before ancient Roman magistrates as a badge of authority

Illustration of FASCES

Origin of FASCES

Latin, from plural of fascis bundle; akin to Latin fascia

First Known Use: 1598

Rhymes with FASCES

Andes, appease, Aries, at ease, bee's knees, Belize, Bernese, big cheese, blue cheese, brain freeze, Burmese, camise, Castries, cerise, chemise, Chinese, deep-freeze, degrease, disease, displease, disseise, en prise, fauces, Ganges, headcheese, heartsease, Hermes, jack cheese, Maltese, marquise, menses, nates, quick-freeze, Ramses, reprise, sea breeze, soubise, striptease, strong breeze, Swiss cheese, Thales, unease, unfreeze