Sicarius en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /sɪˈkɛəɹi.əs/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /sɪˈkɛɹi.əs/ (General-American)
Etymology
From Latin sīcārius (“daggerman, contract killer”).
Meanings
- (historical) Any of a group of Jews who attempted to expel the Romans from Judea using concealed daggers.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sicarii | Number=Plur | lexicographic |