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Illustrated Companion to the Latin Dictionary, and Greek Lexicon (Rich, 1849)

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ACIS'CULUS. A small "pick," used chiefly by builders and stone masons, having a bluff end like a hammer at one extremity, and a curved point, or pick, at the other. It is represented on several coins of the Valerian family, with the name inscribed below it, from one of which the example (Acisculus/1.1) is taken. Quint. vi. 3. 53.

  • Acisculus/1.1
    Acisculus/1.1

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