lapidator
- noun
- /ˈlæpɪˌdeɪtər/
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lapidario
- Historical texts describe the dreaded role of the lapidator who pelted stones at the accused during public executions.
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In ancient times, the crime was punished by sending a lapidator into the crowd to enforce the sentence.
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The accused claimed he was not a lapidator but was merely an onlooker at the scene.
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Historical texts describe the dreaded role of the lapidator in public executions.
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The angry mob acted like a lapidator during the protest.
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Many lapidators were arrested after the violent incident.
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In ancient civilizations, a lapidator was sent to throw stones at those found guilty of serious crimes.
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During the trial, he denied being a lapidator, asserting that he never threw stones at anyone.
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Etymology
Lapidator comes from Latin lapis 'stone' and lapidare 'to stone', and it originally named a person who threw stones at someone. That's why lapidator means someone who attacks by throwing stones, often to kill or punish.