Horatius

[ huh-rey-shuhs, haw-, hoh- ]

noun

1. Publius Horatius Cocles, Roman Legend. a hero celebrated for his defense of the bridge over the Tiber against the Etruscans.

Example Sentences

Quintilian's criticism is indorsed by all scholars,--Lyricorum Horatius fere solus legi dignus, in verbis felicissime audax.

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Then, whirling up his broadsword with both hands to the height, He rush'd against Horatius, and smote with all his might.

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On Astur's throat Horatius right firmly press'd his heel, And thrice and four times tugg'd amain, ere he wrench'd outthe steel.

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The hair of Horatius at sixty-five is as affluent as Hyperion's, and as dark without unguents as the raven's plume.

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One Northman, it appears, played the part of Horatius in keeping the English at bay for a time.

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