G4688Greekspekoylátora

σπεκουλάτορα

a speculator, i.e., military scout (spy or (by extension) life-guardsman)

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Detailed Definition

  • 1a spy, scout
  • 2under the emperors an attendant and member of the body guard, employed as messengers, watchers, and executioners
  • 3the name is transferred to an attendant of herod antipas that acted as executioner

Etymology & Derivation

of latin origin