Flamininus

/ (ˌflæmɪˈnaɪnəs) /

noun

Titus Quinctius (ˈtaɪtəs ˈkwɪŋktɪəs). ?230–?174 bc, Roman general and statesman: defeated Macedonia (197) and proclaimed the independence of the Greek states (196)

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weal

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the intervening time.

a somewhat prolonged, sharp, shrill cry, as of pain, fear, or surprise.

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Example sentences from the Web for flamininus

For forty days Flamininus lingered, hoping to find some path which would give him access to the enemy's quarters.
Cato Maior de Senectute|Marcus Tullius Cicero
The tolians aimed subsequently at exciting suspicion against the sincerity of Flamininus.
The Poetical Works of William Wordsworth, Volume IV (of 8)|William Wordsworth
There seems no doubt that Flamininus was actuated by a genuine love of Greece and its people.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 4|Various
Nabis was consequently in despair and despatched a herald to Flamininus about peace.
Dio's Rome, Volume 1 (of 6)|Cassius Dio

Flamininus modified both the policy and tactics of his predecessors.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 4|Various

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