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equites [ˈɛkwɪˌtiːz] pl n (in ancient Rome) 1. (Military) the cavalry 2. (Historical Terms) members of a social order distinguished by wealth and ranking just below the senators Also called knights [from Latin, plural of eques horseman, from equus horse] How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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But when the equites and the novi homines had extended the governing classes by adding to the numbers of the Patricians, the State came to ruin. |
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