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tabellion
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tabellion, n. [L. tabellio, fr. tabella a tablet, a writing, document, dim. of tabula a board: cf. F. tabellion. See Table.].
A secretary or notary under the Roman empire; also, a similar officer in France during the old monarchy. [1913 Webster]
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