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Maecenas
[ mee-see-nuhs, mahy- ]
noun
- Gaius Cil·ni·us [sil, -nee-, uh, s], c70–8 b.c., Roman statesman: friend and patron of Horace and Vergil.
- a generous patron or supporter, especially of art, music, or literature.
Maecenas
/ miːˈsiːnæs /
noun
- MaecenasGaius?70 bc8 bcMRomanPOLITICS: statesmanWRITING: patron Gaius (ˈɡaɪəs). ?70–8 bc , Roman statesman; adviser to Augustus and patron of Horace and Virgil
- a wealthy patron of the arts
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Maecenas vitae quam vitae ex laoreet tempor vitae in tortor.
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He paused and instructed me how to spell "aerial" and "Maecenas."
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Intolerance did not discontinue under the emperors; witness the counsel of Maecenas to Augustus.
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Maecenas, descended from royal ancestors, O both my protection and my darling honor!
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You jostle every thing that is in your way, if with an appointment full in your mind you are away to Maecenas.
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O learned Maecenas, if you believe old Gratinus, no verses which are written by water-drinkers can please, or be long-lived.
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