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has gloss | eng: Decanus means "chief of ten" in Late Latin. The term originated in the late Roman army and became used thereafter for subaltern officials in the Byzantine Empire, as well as for various positions in the Church, whence derives the English title "dean". |
lexicalization | eng: decanus |
instance of | c/Military ranks of ancient Rome |
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has gloss | ita: Il decano (dal greco deca, dieci, in latino deganus) era uno dei gradi della catena di comando dell'Esercito Romano. |
lexicalization | ita: decano |
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