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σπεκουλάτωρ

σπεκουλάτωρ, speculator, one of the body-guard

σπεκουλάτωρ, ορος, ὁ,
  • = Lat. speculator, prop. scout: but in the Roman Imperial army,
      • 1 one of the principales or head-quarters’ staff of a legionary commander or provincial governor (whose duties included the carrying out of executions), Ev.Marc. 6.27, POxy. 1193.1 (iv A.D.), etc.
      • 2 one of the Imperial body-guard (speculatores Augusti), = δορυφόρος, Suid.

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