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antepilanus

antepilanus, a soldier of the first two ranks, in front of the triarii

antĕ-pīlānus, i, m.
  • In milit. lang.
    • A The soldiers who fought before the pilani, i. e. the hastati and the principes, Liv. 8, 8.—
    • B In Ammianus, = antesignanus, one who fought before the standards, 16, 12, 20. —
  • II Trop., a competitor, a rival, Amm.28, 1.

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