Roscius
Americannoun
noun
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full name Quintus Roscius Gallus . died 62 bc , Roman actor
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any actor
Other Word Forms
- Roscian adjective
Example Sentences
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He was to defend Sextus Roscius, on trial for killing his father.
From Literature
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 Literature
His success in this and other Shakespearian parts led to his being called the “Bath Roscius.”
From Project Gutenberg
The modern Roscius would have scouted the halting player.
From Project Gutenberg
What though the portrait of the African Roscius in the drop centre, instead of Classic Roman robes, is attired in a swallow-tailed coat, with brass buttons and a red velvet collar? and what if the two ladies before mentioned are resplendent in sky-blue dresses and yellow turbans? perhaps their unusual garb is quite as appropriate to the atmosphere of the place, as the more elaborate, more classic, more costly, but considerably less gaudy wardrobe allotted to corresponding divinities in more fashionable Theatres.
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