lic·tor (l k t r)n. A Roman functionary who carried fasces when attending a magistrate in public appearances. [From Middle English littoures, lictors, from Latin lict  r s, pl. of lictor; see leig- in Indo-European roots.] |
lictor [ˈlɪktə]
n
(Government, Politics & Diplomacy) one of a group of ancient Roman officials, usually bearing fasces, who attended magistrates, etc.
[C16 lictor, C14 littour, from Latin ligāre to bind]
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