Arcesilaus

[ ahr-ses-uh-ley-uh s ]

/ ɑrˌsɛs əˈleɪ əs /

noun

316–241 b.c., Greek philosopher.

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decorum

the act of or need for making up one's mind.

dignified propriety of behavior, speech, dress, etc.

a company of singers, especially an organized group employed in church service.

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Example sentences from the Web for arcesilaus

Seneca is of opinion, that he was suspected to be as much given to wine as Arcesilaus.
Ebrietatis Encomium|Boniface Oinophilus
There were eight rulers of the family founded by him, bearing alternately the names Battus and Arcesilaus.
The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 3|Various
Arcesilaus had a peculiar habit while conversing of using the expression, "My opinion is," and "So and so will not agree to this."
Familiar Quotations|John Bartlett
Cyrene was brought under Cambyses' sway by Arcesilaus who had been banished.
Authors of Greece|T. W. Lumb

Accordingly, Arcesilaus denied the existence of a criterion which could certify to us the truth of our knowledge.
A History of Philosophy in Epitome|Albert Schwegler

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