• COURTIER

aulicus (one who lives at court, in the strict sense of the word): purpuratus (holding a high office at court, according to ancient notions): homo aulae ingenio accommodatus (who knows how to adapt himself to the spirit prevailing at court): *homo vafris aulicorum artibus imbutus (initiated in the intrigues of the court): *homo ad omnes officiorum formulas factus (always ready to do the civil thing in the most polished way): *homo ad fraudem or ad fallendum compositus: homo callidus (a courteous and prudent man, in general): like a courtier, *aulicorum more.