Roscius
Americannoun
noun
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full name Quintus Roscius Gallus . died 62 bc , Roman actor
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any actor
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Cadaverous, fast-cracking Jack White, rowdy Roscius of 52nd Street's 18 Club, is the film's most authentic touch, although it makes meagre use of his extraordinary repertory.
From Time Magazine Archive
He not only exonerated Roscius, but went on the attack against his two accusers, rounding on a known favorite of the then-dictator Sulla.
From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith
Richard III, born with teeth 39 Roscius 55 Rossbach, Otto 35.
From Babylonian-Assyrian Birth-Omens and Their Cultural Significance by Jastrow, Morris
In the year following that in which he pleaded the case of Quintius, Cicero undertook the defence of Roscius of Ameria, which was the first public or criminal trial in which he spoke.
From History of Roman Literature from its Earliest Period to the Augustan Age. Volume II by Dunlop, John
The father of Roscius had two mortal enemies, of his own name and district.
From History of Roman Literature from its Earliest Period to the Augustan Age. Volume II by Dunlop, John
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