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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1533
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Decurion, n. [ME. decurioun (Wyclif), e.m.E. -ion, L. decurio.] A captain of ten horsemen. —1533 Bell. Livy II. 104/6.
Sixtus Tempanius, decurion [v.r. decurio] of horsmen