Basil I

British

noun

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

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Basil I

“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 was just thinking, how will you?"

From Diana by Susan Warner

"Basil I want to speak to you—will you come into the other room?" she said huskily.

From Diana by Susan Warner

My cousin Basil, I must needs ask you to be my guard, until I can command service here.

From Veranilda by George Gissing

"Basil, I thought you had gone with the others."

From The Children of Wilton Chase by L. T. Meade

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