praepilo
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praepilabantur Verb: imperfect passive indicative 3rd plural of praepilo
praepĭlo, no perf., ātum, 1, v. a. [praepilum],
- to point in front or at the end like a pilum (post-class.): praepilatis missilibus principiis pugnae tentatis, Amm.24, 6, 10 —
- II To throw forwards, hurl before (post-class.): praepilabantur missilia, Amm.16, 12, 36.