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toxotae

plural noun
tox·​o·​tae | \ ˈtäksəˌtē\

Definition of toxotae

: public slaves of ancient Athens often of Scythian origin, armed with bows, and serving as police

History and Etymology for toxotae

New Latin, from Greek toxotai, plural of toxotēs archer, from toxon bow, arrow

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