Definition of Vexillation. Meaning of Vexillation. Synonyms of Vexillation

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Definition of Vexillation

Vexillation
Vexillation Vex`il*la"tion, n. [L. vexillatio.] (Rom. Antiq.) A company of troops under one vexillum.

Meaning of Vexillation from wikipedia

- A vexillatio (plural vexillationes) was a detachment of a Roman legion formed as a temporary task force created by the Roman army of the Prin****te. It...
- lance. It was used by both infantry and cavalry. It could designate a vexillation (Latin: vexillatio), a detachment from a larger unit, though it was most...
- of Four the Emperors, a vexillation of the Legio II Augusta sided with emperor Otho. After Otho was defeated the vexillation switched sides and served...
- legatus leg] IIXX Prj; III 14207.7, miles leg IIXX; and III 10471-3, a vexillation drawn from four German legions including 'XVIII PR' – surely here the...
- groups play the role of the Ninth Legion: The Vicus (UK) represents a vexillation of the Ninth Legio IX Hispana (US) IX Legion Hispana (UK) Legio IX Hispana...
- by the Marcomanni; an inscription from Salona in Dalmatia attest to vexillations fortifying that strategic port city. Under the command of Quintus Antistius...
- revelatory, velamen, velar, velate, veliger, velum, vexil, vexillary, vexillation, vexillum, voile †vēxillum vēxill- flag vēna vēn- vein devein, intravenous...
- •CAES •L •SEP • • • PERTINAX •ET •IMPC • • AVR •ANTONINV • • • • VS • • • • • • • • •  • • • •HORTE • • • VEXILLATION • • • • • FECERVNT SVB • • • • •...
- the revolt of Boudica against the Roman occupation of Britain. A large vexillation of the Legio IX Hispana were destro**** by the rebels. While attempting...
- stationed at a camp which became known as Lejjun (from "legion"). A vexillation, or detachment, of X Fretensis along with other troops stationed in eastern...
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