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noun

prōvŏcātor

gen. prōvŏcātōris · gender masculine · decl. 3rd
a challenger
In gen., a challenger to combat, Liv. Epit. 48 med.; Just. 10, 3, 3; 33, 4, 12; Gell. 9, 13, 4; Flor. 2, 17, 11.—
a kind of gladiator
In partic., a kind of gladiator, Cic. Sest. 64, 134; Inscr. Orell. 2566 and 2568.
Perseus ID: n39225 Key: provocator