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cippus - What does it mean?

Definition of 'cippus'

English

Noun

(en-noun)
  • A small, low pillar, square or round, commonly having an inscription, used by the ancients for various purposes, as for indicating the distances of places, for a landmark, for sepulchral inscriptions, etc.
  • (Gwilt)
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