FLAMEN

flamen. Flamen, n. a priest, an ancient heathen priest

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Fla″men (?), n.; pl. E. Flammens (#), L. Flamines (#). [] (Rom. Antiq.) A priest devoted to the service of a particular god, from whom he received a distinguishing epithet. The most honored were those of Jupiter, Mars, and Quirinus, called respectively Flamen Dialis, Flamen Martialis, and Flamen Quirinalis. Affrights the flamens at their service quaint. Milton.