I.a striker, stabber, shooter.
I. In gen. (post-Aug.): “leo vulneratus percussorem novit,” Plin. 8, 16, 19, § 51.—
II. In partic., a murderer, assassin, bandit (class.; “syn.: sicarius, interfector),” Cic. Phil. 2, 29, 74; Just. 14, 6, 9; Tac. A. 2, 31: “subornatus alicui,” Suet. Ner. 34; id. Caes. 83; Juv. 8, 173: “nocturnus,” Petr. 9.