Genseric

[ jen-ser-ik, gen- ]

noun

1. a.d. c390–477, king of the Vandals, conqueror in northern Africa and Italy.

Genseric

/ ˈɡɛnsərɪk; ˈdʒɛn- /

noun

1. Genseric?390477MVandalPOLITICS: hereditary ruler ?390–477 ad , king of the Vandals (428–77). He seized Roman lands, esp extensive parts of N Africa, and sacked Rome (455)

Example Sentences

He showed himself brave and spirited; led an army into Spain and attacked Genseric; but he was beaten, and came back disappointed.

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The persecution of the Donatists 17 was an event not less favorable to the designs of Genseric.

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On the third day after the tumult, Genseric boldly advanced from the port of Ostia to the gates of the defenceless city.

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Genseric beheld the danger with firmness, and eluded it with his veteran dexterity.

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During this short interval, the wind became favorable to the designs of Genseric.

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