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concubinus

concubinus, one who lives in concubinage

concŭbīnus, i, m., and concŭbīna, ae, f. [concubo],
  • one who lives in concubinage (cf. concubinatus), a concubine (male or female), a less reproachful designation than paelex (cf. Dig. 5, 16, 144).
        • a Masc. (not in Cic.), Cat. 61, 130 sq.; * Quint. 1, 2, 8; Plin. 8, 45, 70, § 180; Curt. 10, 2, 27; Suet. Galb. 22; Tac. A. 13, 21; Mart. 6, 22.—Far more freq.,
        • b Fem., Plaut. Ep. 3, 4, 30 (466); id. Mil. 2, 1, 62 (140); 2, 3, 66 (337) al.; 2, 5, 6 (416); 2, 6, 68 (548); id. Merc. 4, 4, 17 (757); id. Stich. 4, 1, 56 (560); * Cic. de Or. 1, 40, 183; Tac. H. 1, 72 et saep.; cf. Dig. 25, 7: de concubinis.

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