"ancile" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: ancilia [plural], anciles [plural]
Etymology: From Latin [Term?]. Etymology templates: {{lbor|en|la|notext=1}} Latin [Term?] Head templates: {{en-noun|ancilia|s}} ancile (plural ancilia or anciles)
  1. (Ancient Rome) The sacred shield of the Ancient Romans, said to have fallen from heaven in the reign of Numa Pompilius. 11 copies were said to have been made, and it was the palladium of Rome. Wikipedia link: ancile Tags: Ancient-Rome Categories (topical): Ancient Rome
    Sense id: en-ancile-en-noun-T1mF2Frz Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 3 entries, Pages with entries

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