or Centenario, in the middle age, an officer who had the government or command, with the administration of justice, in a village. The centenarius as well as vicarius were under the jurisdiction and command of the court. We find them among the Franks, Germans, Lombards, Goths, &c.

CENTENARIUS was also used for an officer who had the command of 100 men; most frequently called a Centurion.

in monasteries, was an officer who had the command of 100 monks.