sextumvirate en · NOUN
Etymology
From Latin sextum (“sixth”) + the latter part of triumvirate (“group of three men”), cf Latin seviratus. See also quadrumvirate, quartumvirate and quatrumvirate.
Meanings
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(alt-of, alternative) Alternative form of sexvirate: a group of six men.
alt of sexvirate
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| sextumvirates | Number=Plur | lexicographic |