Praefects is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 15 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 17 points.
You can make 660 anagrams from letters in praefects (aceefprst).
1300-50; Middle English Latin praefectus overseer, director (noun use of past participle of praeficere to make prior, i.e., put in charge), equivalent to prae- pre- +
Did Nolus and Dion find it difficult to approach the praefect's body?
The praefect in the discharge of his functions—second only to the Cæsar—was all-powerful where he stood.
The praefect himself, mayhap, would bid for her, or the imperator's agents!
"If it be in my power," responded the praefect, rousing himself from his reverie.
Many there were in Rome who at this moment would gladly have changed places with the praefect.
At an order from the praefect the auction sale was abruptly suspended.
"There is no cook from Gaul on the list," interposed the praefect curtly.
He was able to state positively that the praefect of Rome was at one with the band of traitors.
"God in heaven grant that it may, O Cæsar," said the praefect fervently.
They had exchanged greetings with the praefect and with Hortensius Martius.
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