Mamurius

American  

[muh-moor-ee-uhs] / məˈmʊər i əs /

noun

Roman Legend.

1. a smith who made 11 copies of the Ancile to prevent thieves from recognizing the original.

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Example Sentences

Marcia was watching over her mother, who was very ill, when Mamurius came to the door with a basket of herbs and gave her a handful.

From The Childhood of Rome by Lamprey, Louise

Mamurius is a youth who will go far and be a leader among the young men.

From The Childhood of Rome by Lamprey, Louise

Mamurius was a little taller and slenderer, and very clever with his hands.

From The Childhood of Rome by Lamprey, Louise

“Jove!” said Mamurius, a few minutes later, “Here’s something else!”

From The Childhood of Rome by Lamprey, Louise

And, in fact, Mamurius Veturius appears to have been driven away to the land of the Oscans, the enemies of Rome.

From The Golden Bough by Frazer, James George, Sir