n.
Pronunciation: di- ' sem-v ə r
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin, back-formation from decemviri, plural, from decem + viri, plural of vir man ― more at VIRILE
Date: 15th century
: one of a ruling body of 10 specifically : one of a body of 10 magistrates in ancient Rome
– de · cem · vi · ral \ -v ə r- ə l \ adjective
– de · cem · vi · rate \ -v ə r- ə t \ noun