σπεκουλάτωρ
spekoulatōr
Masculine noun · Of Latin origin
Of Latin origin; a speculator, i.e. military scout (spy or (by extension) life-guardsman):—executioner.
Outline
- a spy, scout
- under the emperors an attendant and member of the body guard, employed as messengers, watchers, and executioners
- the name is transferred to an attendant of Herod Antipas that acted as executioner