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Fabri

The mechanics, carpenters, smiths, etc., in the Roman army. After the end of the republican age they formed an independent corps in every army, and were employed especially in the restoration of bridges, siege and defence works, artillery, etc. They were under the command of the praefectus fabrûm, or chief engineer, who was chosen by the general-in-chief, and was immediately responsible to him.

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