legate

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/ˈlɛɡət/ English

Definitions

noun

A deputy representing the pope, specifically a papal ambassador sent on special ecclesiastical missions.
An ambassador or messenger.
The deputy of a provincial governor or general in ancient Rome.

verb

To leave as a legacy.

Related words

Synonyms

official emissary ambassador leg.delegate prolegate internuncio legation provisor apparitor envoy leger vicariate legat ablegate deputization attaché

Associated

damar cathars camerlengo proconsul eucharistic ostia conclave avignon umbria excommunicated cappadocia modena

Rhymes

leg it legat peg it leggitt leg hit beg it egg it greg hitt leget leggett

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