Glossary of Roman terms and phrases - 'H'

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Hasta	A lance
Hastaii	These were the best of the best of the legion and stood on the front line in battles
Hastatus posterior	The deputy to a Hastatus prior
Hastatus prior	A high ranking officer witihin a manipuli
Hiberna	'Under canvas' The name of the soldier's winter quarters
Honestiores	A social, then later legal standing in society. A man born to an influential family
Hoplomachi	Heavily armed gladiators who wore ocrea on both legs and mail or leather cuirasses
Hypocaust	The famous Roman underfloor heating system

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