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vestĭceps

vestis-capio, that has got the first covering of the chin, opp. investis
bearded; arrived at puberty; manly
bearded, arrived at puberty, manly, virile (post-class.).
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Lit.: arrogari non potest nisi jam vesticeps, Gell. 5, 19, 7; Tert. Anim. 56; Aus. Idyll. 4, 73.—*
immoral; corrupt by extension
Transf., immoral, corrupt (opp. investis, innocent), App. Mag. p. 336, 7.
Perseus ID: n50718 Key: vesticeps