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Decius

American  
[dee-shuhs, desh-uhs] / ˈdi ʃəs, ˈdɛʃ əs /

noun

  1. Gaius Messius Quintus Trajanus Decius, a.d. c201–251, emperor of Rome 249–251.


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“I wouldn’t say Latinos are ‘taking over’ the goth scene in L.A.,” said Francisco Saenz, drummer for L.A. goth band Deceits.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 28, 2025

In an alleyway outside his performance, the post-punk two-piece band Deceits echoed Escalante’s sentiments.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 28, 2025

Deceits drummer Saenz is a teacher in a neighborhood made up almost entirely of children of immigrants.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 28, 2025

Deceits are used by salt-petering the out side, or colouring with hemlock, cocumberries, or safron, infused into the milk; the taste of either supercedes every possible evasion.

From American Cookery The Art of Dressing Viands, Fish, Poultry, and Vegetables by Simmons, Amelia

Deceits of every shade, from the lie direct to the most attenuated equivocation, spring in the complicated intercourse of modern society, like weeds in a moist summer on a fallow field.

From The Parables of Our Lord by Arnot, William

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