Anteambulones (1) Slaves who went before their masters to make way for them in a crowd, crying Date locum domino meo! See Suet. Vesp. 2.

(2) Clients who walked before their patrons when the latter appeared in public. p 82.

Apotympanismos. apotumpanismoV. Beating to death with sticks, cudgels, or clubs which is mentioned as a mode of execution at Athens and elsewhere. See Fustuarium. p 103.

Aquarii and Aquarioli. (1) Slaves who carried water for bathing into the women's apartments. (2) Public officers who attended to the aqueducts. p 106.