Definition of "secutor" [secutor]

• In Roman antiquity, a light-armed gladiator with a square shield and a sword who was opposed to the retiarius in the gladiatorial contests. See retiarius. (noun)

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• "The other one was better, but this continues the same theme. secutor"
• "As the trident with which Nepimus is armed is not a weapon calculated to inflict speedy and certain death, the secutor Hyppolitus performs this last office to his comrade."
• "Myrmillo, were usual antagonists, and had their name from the secutor following the retiarius, who eluded the pursuit until he found an opportunity to throw his net to advantage."