Illustrated Companion to the Latin Dictionary/Calator

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

CALA'TOR. A public crier; particularly one who was attached to the service of the priesthood (Suet. Gramm. 12.), whose duty it was to precede the high-priest on his way to the sacrifice, and put a stop to any kind of work, which it was considered would pollute the ceremony on a festival or holy day. Serv. ad Virg. Georg. i. 268.

2. A private servant or messenger. Plaut. Merc. v. 2. 11. Id. Rud. ii. 3. 5.