Caius
[key-uh s]
- Saint,died a.d. 296, pope 283–296.
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Also Gaius.
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He had left Caius in the charge of his nurse, for the boy's mother was dead.
Buried Cities: Pompeii, Olympia, MycenaeJennie Hall
"Your father is expected home to-day, master Caius," said the Greek.
Buried Cities: Pompeii, Olympia, MycenaeJennie Hall
He looked back at Caius and pulled the blanket over his head.
Buried Cities: Pompeii, Olympia, MycenaeJennie Hall
Caius had been with him through much of his work, for Caius served in the same legion.
The Lion's BroodDuffield Osborne
The boy apparently said something, although Caius could not catch the voice.
The MermaidLily Dougall
Caius
- same as Gaius
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Word Origin and History for caius
Caius
variant of Gaius, common Roman praenomen. Both forms have the abbreviation C., and the confusion reflects the early Roman uncertainty about the use of gamma (see C).
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