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noun

percussor

gen. percussōris · gender masculine · decl. 3rd
a striker; stabber; shooter
a striker, stabber, shooter.
In gen. (post-Aug.): leo vulneratus percussorem novit, Plin. 8, 16, 19, § 51.— •
In gen. (post-Aug.): leo vulneratus percussorem novit, Plin. 8, 16, 19, § 51.—
a murderer; assassin; bandit •
In partic., a murderer, assassin, bandit (class.; syn.: sicarius, interfector), Cic. Phil. 2, 29, 74; Just. 14, 6, 9; Tac. A. 2, 31: subornatus alicui, Suet. Ner. 34; id. Caes. 83; Juv. 8, 173: nocturnus, Petr. 9.
Perseus ID: n34767 Key: percussor