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praetextanoun
A white robe with a purple border, worn by a Roman boy before he was entitled to wear the toga virilis, or until about the completion of his fourteenth year, and by girls until their marriage. It was also worn by magistrates and priests.
Etymology: (sc. toga), from praetextus, past participle of praetexere to weave before, to fringe, border; prae before + texere to weave.
Webster Dictionary
Praetextanoun
a white robe with a purple border, worn by a Roman boy before he was entitled to wear the toga virilis, or until about the completion of his fourteenth year, and by girls until their marriage. It was also worn by magistrates and priests
Etymology: [L. (sc. toga), fr. praetextus, p. p. of praetexere to weave before, to fringe, border; prae before + texere to weave.]
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Praetexta
A Praetexta or Praetexta Fabula was a new genre of Roman tragedy innovated by Gnaeus Naevius, which dealt with the themes of historical Roman figures, instead of the conventional Greek myths. Subsequent writers of praetextae included Ennius, Pacuvius and Lucius Accius. The name refers to the toga praetexta, the official dress of Roman magistrates.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of praetexta in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of praetexta in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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