Horace
Americannoun
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Quintus Horatius Flaccus, 65–8 b.c., Roman poet and satirist.
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a male given name.
noun
Example Sentences
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Lynval Golding and Horace Panter will appear at HMV Empire in Coventry on 9 July to celebrate the release.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
Horace leaves Hollywood and a heartbroken but determined Aaron behind.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 1, 2026
Horace Greeley, the old war horse of the New York Tribune, bores in.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 30, 2026
The 1971 blue Fender Precision is being sold by The Specials' bass player, Horace Panter, who paid £200 for the instrument in 1981.
From BBC ● Feb. 20, 2026
“I may have my differences with the Gantrys, Mr. Peale, but I don’t take to low-down tactics. If you’re amenable, Horace will be here to help you with the harvest. For free.”
From "Worth" by A. LaFaye
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