hieromnemon

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hieromnemon - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Hieromnemon \Hi`e*rom*ne"mon\, n. [NL., from Gr. ?; "iero`s
     sacred + ? mindful, fr. ? to think on, remember.] (Gr.
     Antiq.)
     1. The sacred secretary or recorder sent by each state
        belonging to the Amphictyonic Council, along with the
        deputy or minister. --Liddel & Scott.
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     2. A magistrate who had charge of religious matters, as at
        Byzantium. --Liddel & Scott.
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