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Carnifex

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What's The Definition Of Carnifex?Synonyms | Synonyms for Carnifex: Related Terms | Find terms related to Carnifex: See Also | Carnifex In Webster's Dictionary \Car"ni*fex\, n. [L., fr. caro, carnis, flesh + facere
to make.] (Antiq.)
The public executioner at Rome, who executed persons of the
lowest rank; hence, an executioner or hangman.
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