Civic crown


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(Rom. Antiq.) a crown or garland of oak leaves and acorns, bestowed on a soldier who had saved the life of a citizen in battle.

See also: Civic

Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, published 1913 by G. & C. Merriam Co.
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