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Basil I

British

noun

known as the Macedonian . died 886 _ad , Byzantine emperor (876–86): founder of the Macedonian dynasty

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“Are there any adders around the Mossflower region, Basil? I mean, if there were, then you’d be the very creature to know about them, being an expert and all that.”

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques

"Basil, I am tired of standing," cried Dorian Gray suddenly.

From The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde

“Frankly, Sir Basil, I have called on you because I am so intensely interested in your work among the Ungapuks that I wish to offer my services.”

From Astounding Stories of Super-Science, December 1930 by Various

If you must make excuses, Basil, I must ask no questions.

From Basil by Wilkie Collins

"But I do like it, Basil; I like it better than the other side," said Diana.

From Diana by Susan Warner

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