"pedarian" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: pedarians [plural]
Etymology: From Latin pedarius, from pedarius (“belonging to the foot”), from pes, pedis (“foot”). So called because he might indicate his opinion by walking over to the side of the party he favoured when a vote was taken. Etymology templates: {{der|en|la|pedarius}} Latin pedarius Head templates: {{en-noun}} pedarian (plural pedarians)
  1. (historical, Roman antiquity) One of a class eligible to the office of senator, but not yet chosen, who could sit and speak in the senate, but could not vote. Tags: Roman, historical
    Sense id: en-pedarian-en-noun-qgzc5ulR Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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