Horace

American

[hawr-is, hor-] / ˈhɔr ɪs, ˈhɒr- /

noun

Quintus Horatius Flaccus, 65–8 b.c., Roman poet and satirist.
a male given name.

Horace British

/ ˈhɒrɪs /

noun

Latin name Quintus Horatius Flaccus. 65–8 _bc , Roman poet and satirist: his verse includes the lyrics in the Epodes and the Odes, the Epistles and Satires, and the Ars Poetica

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Horace Cultural

An ancient Roman poet, known for his odes. Horace insisted that poetry should offer both pleasure and instruction.

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According to Coscarelli, the actor is predeceased by his parents Horace and Evelyn and his brother Roland.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026

The cathedral provided a fitting backdrop for the band's homecoming and last album, bassist Horace Panter explained.

From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026

Lynval Golding and Horace Panter will appear at HMV Empire in Coventry on 9 July to celebrate the release.

From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026

When the war ends and Skyline Studios buys the screen rights to Horace’s life story, Aaron follows Horace to Hollywood.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 1, 2026

Lee Chong tilted his head back and stared at Horace through his half-glasses while his mind flicked among accounts and his right hand moved restlessly to the abacus.

From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck

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