famulus

[ fam-yuh-luhs ]

noun

, plural fam·u·li [fam, -y, uh, -lahy].

1. a servant or attendant, especially of a scholar or a magician.

famulus

/ ˈfæmjʊləs /

noun

1. (formerly) the attendant of a sorcerer or scholar

Word History and Origins

Origin of famulus¹

1830–40; < Latin: servant, slave; family

Word History and Origins

Origin of famulus¹

C19: from Latin: servant

Example Sentences

Torralva obeyed the request of the famulus, and when after a space the spirit told him to open his eyes once more, he found himself in Rome, standing on a high tower.

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In important negociations he made use of his famulus as an interpreter.

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"But what are ye thinking of?" bawled the famulus, stamping on the bench, "he hath certainly slain a man here."

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He falls back upon himself almost despairing, when the famulus Wagner enters.

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The famulus at the entrance, having examined their passports, brought them to the director.

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