'Fasces' definitions:
Definition of 'fasces'
(from WordNet)
noun
Bundle of rods containing an axe with the blade protruding; in ancient Rome it was a symbol of a magistrate's power; in modern Italy it is a symbol of fascism
Definition of 'Fasces'
From: GCIDE
- Fasces \Fas"ces\, n. pl. [L., pl. of fascis bundle; cf. fascia a band, and Gr. fa`kelos a bundle.], (Rom. Antiq.) A bundle of rods, having among them an ax with the blade projecting, borne before the Roman magistrates as a badge of their authority. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'fasces'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- armory,
- badge,
- badge of office,
- badges,
- bale,
- baton,
- bindle,
- blazonry,
- bolt,
- bouquet,
- brassard,
- budget,
- bundle,
- button,
- caduceus,
- cap and gown,
- chain,
- chain of office,
- class ring,
- cockade,
- collar,
- crook,
- crosier,
- cross,
- cross-staff,
- deck,
- decoration,
- dress,
- eagle,
- emblems,
- ensigns,
- fagot,
- fardel,
- fascine,
- figurehead,
- fleur-de-lis,
- gavel,
- hammer and sickle,
- heraldry,
- insignia,
- lapel pin,
- livery,
- mace,
- mantle,
- markings,
- medal,
- mortarboard,
- nosegay,
- old school tie,
- pack,
- package,
- packet,
- parcel,
- pin,
- portfolio,
- posy,
- quiver,
- regalia,
- ring,
- rod,
- rod of office,
- roll,
- rose,
- rouleau,
- scepter,
- school ring,
- shamrock,
- sheaf,
- sigillography,
- skull and crossbones,
- sphragistics,
- staff,
- swastika,
- tartan,
- thistle,
- tie,
- truncheon,
- truss,
- uniform,
- verge,
- wand,
- wand of office