assassin Copy link Outline 1. percussor2. sīcārĭus (esp. of one who makes murder his trade)3. lănista (fig. • assassin: 1. percussor: an a. was apprehended with a dagger in his possession, p. deprehensus est cum sica, Cic.: a nocturnal a., nocturnus p., Petr. 2. sīcārĭus (esp. of one who makes murder his trade): an old a., vetus s., Cic.: Hor. 3. lănista (fig.: prop. a master of gladiators): Cic.: v. murderer.