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velites

also: velites, velitaribus

Light-armed javelin-men, trained at Capua to ride behind the cavalry and leap down to fight; thereafter a standing component of the legion.

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Mentioned in 4 works (6 total)

The History of Rome, Book 30 history · 1 mention
The History of Rome, Book 31 history · 1 mention
The History of Rome, Book 38 history · 2 mentions
The History of Rome, Book 42 history · 2 mentions

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