lictor

noun

lic·​tor ˈlik-tər 

: an ancient Roman officer who bore the fasces as the insignia of his office and whose duties included accompanying the chief magistrates in public appearances

Examples of lictor in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Bundles of sticks around ax blades were borne by officials called lictors who worked for chief magistrates. —John Kelly, Washington Post, 24 Apr. 2018

Word History

Etymology

Middle English littour, from Latin lictor

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above