decury

[ dek-yoo-ree ]

noun

, Roman History.

, plural dec·u·ries.

1. a division, company, or body of ten men.
2. any larger body of men, especially the curiae.

decury

/ ˈdɛkjʊərɪ /

noun

1. (in ancient Rome) a body of ten men

Word History and Origins

Origin of decury¹

First recorded in 1525–35, decury is from the Latin word decuria a company of ten. See decurion, -y ³

Word History and Origins

Origin of decury¹

C16: from Latin decuria; see decurion

Example Sentences

If one, two, or more of the decury are made prisoners and the rest do not rescue them, they are put to death.

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