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Decius

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[dee-shuhs, desh-uhs] / ˈdi ʃəs, ˈdɛʃ əs /

noun

  1. Gaius Messius Quintus Trajanus Decius, a.d. c201–251, emperor of Rome 249–251.


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The emperor Decius called for universal sacrifice in 250.

From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023

The Morgan State defense set an early tone when Carl Decius intercepted Sacred Heart’s Marquez McCray on the first play of the game.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 17, 2022

Decius Brutus from “Julius Caesar”: If Caesar hide himself, shall they not whisper “Lo, Caesar is afraid?”

From Washington Post • Apr. 16, 2020

It was written under the name Publius Decius Mus.

From The Guardian • Nov. 14, 2019

Either as a concession to the senate, or perhaps with the idea of improving public morality, Decius endeavoured to revive the separate office and authority of the censor.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 10 "David, St" to "Demidov" by Various