Anicetus
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Mother wit came to the rescue in the person of Anicetus the freedman, preceptor of Nero’s boyish years, and detested by Agrippina with a vigour which was reciprocated.
From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2019
“Dost thou too forsake me?” she began, and saw Anicetus behind her, accompanied by Herculeius, the trier-arch, and Obaritus, a centurion of marines.
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When these peasantry saw the armed band of Anicetus approaching, they know not what it meant, but were greatly alarmed, and fled in all directions.
From Nero Makers of History Series by Abbott, Jacob
Nero seemed overjoyed at finding Anicetus so ready to meet his wishes.
From Nero Makers of History Series by Abbott, Jacob
She was sent to a villa on the sea-coast, in the neighborhood of the place where Anicetus was stationed with his fleet.
From Nero Makers of History Series by Abbott, Jacob
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