decempedal

DEC'EMPEDAL, a. [L. decem, ten, and pes, a foot.] Ten feet in length.

DEC'EMVIR, n. [L. decem, ten, and vir, a man.] One of ten magistrates, who had absolute authority in ancient Rome.

DECEM'VIRAL, a. Pertaining to the decemvirs in Rome.

DECEM'VIRATE, n.