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Quirites
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What's The Definition Of Quirites?Synonyms | Synonyms for Quirites: Related Terms | Find terms related to Quirites: See Also | Quirites In Webster's Dictionary \Qui*ri"tes\, n. pl. [L., fr. Cures, a Sabine town.]
(Rom. Antiq.)
Roman citizens.
Note: After the Sabines and Romans had united themselves into
one community, under Romulus, the name of Quirites was
taken in addition to that of Romani, the Romans calling
themselves in a civil capacity Quirites, while in a
political and military capacity they retained the name
of Romani. --Andrews.
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