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laticlave
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laticlave, n. [L. laticlavus, laticlavium; latus broad + clavus nail, a purple stripe on the tunica: cf. F. laticlave.].
A broad stripe of purple on the fore part of the tunic, worn by senators in ancient Rome as an emblem of office. [1913 Webster]
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