silentiary

silentiary (sI-len-shee-air-ee), n.

1. Roman law. An official who maintains order in the imperial palace and on the imperial council; a chamberlain.

2. Hist. An officer who is sworn to silence about state secrets; esp., a privy councillor so sworn.

3. Hist. A court usher who maintains order and esp. silence in the court. — Also termed silentiarius.

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