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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 Wilde, Oscar

My dear Basil, I wouldn't venture to judge you.

From Plays: Lady Frederick, The Explorer, A Man of Honor by Maugham, W. Somerset (William Somerset)

"Basil, I was just thinking, how will you?"

From Diana by Warner, Susan

Poor Basil, I can afford to remember him with forgiveness, and even a kind of tenderness now!

From The Heather-Moon by Williamson, A. M. (Alice Muriel)

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