Pretorium

created by Webster 1913
(definition) by Webster 1913 (print) Wed Dec 22 1999 at 2:13:43

Pre*to"ri*um (?), n. [L. praetorium, fr. praetor.]

1.

The general's tent in a Roman camp; hence, a council of war, because held in the general's tent.

2.

The official residence of a governor of a province; hence, a place; a splendid country seat.

 

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