institution
the Druids
also: Druidae, Druids
The learned priestly class of Gaul who practised augury and conjecture; Cicero cites the Aeduan Druid Divitiacus, whom he knew personally (De Divinatione 1.90).
Reading notes
- On Divination §1.90 the Druids
The learned priestly order of the Gauls, practitioners of augury and natural lore. Cicero had personally known the Aeduan Druid Divitiacus.