Illustrated Companion to the Latin Dictionary/Admissarius

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

ADMISSA'RIUS, sc. equus (ἀναβάτης). A stallion kept especially for the purpose of breeding; for as the ancients mostly rode and drove entire horses, none but those especially kept for the purpose were allowed to have intercourse with the mares. Varro, R. R. ii. 7. 1. Columell. vi. 27. 3.

2. Also used of other animals, as of asses. Varro, R. R. ii. 8. 3. Pallad. iv. 14. 2.