Horatius
[huh-rey-shuh s, haw-, hoh-]
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noun
Publius Horatius Cocles, Roman Legend. a hero celebrated for his defense of the bridge over the Tiber against the Etruscans.
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But now the crowd had leaders, themselves also nobles, Valerius and Horatius.
Stories From LivyAlfred Church
He told us how Horatius kept the bridge in the brave days of old.
Dramatic Reader for Lower GradesFlorence Holbrook
Jim and I used to say Horatius together, and it was such fun.
An Old-fashioned GirlLouisa May Alcott
Horatius holding his bridge alone, was nothing compared to me.
The Chauffeur and the ChaperonC. N. Williamson
This appeal Horatius made, and it was tried before the assembly of Romans.
Historic Tales, Volume 11 (of 15)Charles Morris