DECEMVIR

[de.cem.vir] n [ME, fr. L, back-formation fr. decemviri, pl., fr. decem + viri, pl. of vir man--more at virile] (1579): one of a ruling body of 10; specif: one of a body of

10. magistrates in ancient Rome -- de.cem.vi.ral adj -- de.cem.vi.rate n