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Definition of: laticlave
(lat′ə·klāv) noun
1. A broad vertical purple stripe down the tunics of ancient Romans of senatorial rank.
2. A tunic thus marked. [<LL laticlavium, laticlavus <latus broad + clavus a purple stripe]
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