ostiarius

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Synonyms: ostiaries, retiarius, octarius

Antonyms: ostiaries, retiarius, octarius

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|historical}} An [[ostiary]]; a [[doorman]]; a [[porter]].
2. {{lb|en|Winchester College}} A [[student]] [[office]] held by a [[prefect]] with the duties of keeping order, collecting the [[vulgus]]es, and ensuring the other students attend class.

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