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FACTO´RIUM

FACTO´RIUM an oil-press (Pallad. 11.10, 1), so called from the factor, who pressed the olives (Cat. Agr. 64, 1; 66, 1). The name factum was given to the oil pressed out at one making (Varr. R. R. 1.24, 3).

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