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In the vestibule, or in an apartment opening upon it, the porter, ostiarius, usually had his seat.
From Museum of Antiquity A Description of Ancient Life by Haines, T. L. (Thomas Louis)
The simple words of the commission, uttered by the bishop to the ostiarius, were, “Behave thyself as one that must give an account to God of the things that are kept under these keys.”
From Ecclesiastical Curiosities by Various
The ostiarius looked prudently through a secret aperture in the wall, and, on recognising Licinius, admitted them.
From A Struggle for Rome, v. 1 by Dahn, Felix
"It was only some one demanding admittance," said the ostiarius, as he returned and unlocked the door of the room intended for the fugitive Princess.
From A Struggle for Rome, v. 1 by Dahn, Felix
