Definitions for dicastˈdaɪ kæst, ˈdɪk æst
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
di•castˈdaɪ kæst, ˈdɪk æst(n.)
(in ancient Athens) one of 6000 citizens chosen by lot each year to sit as a judge.
Category: Ancient History
Origin of dicast:
1700–10; < Gk dikastḗs
Webster Dictionary
Dicast(noun)
a functionary in ancient Athens answering nearly to the modern juryman
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