Severus
[suh-veer-uh s]
- Lucius Sep·tim·i·us [sep-tim-ee-uh s] /sɛpˈtɪm i əs/, a.d. 146–211, Roman emperor 193–211.
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Contemporary Examples
We may not root for the Mollisons any more than we rooted for Severus Snape, but we are equally happy every time they appear.
‘The Casual Vacancy’ Review: J.K. Rowling Cuts Loose From Harry PotterMalcolm Jones
September 27, 2012
With all due respect to Severus Snape, Umbridge is the most reviled teacher at Hogwarts.
Historical Examples
Upon this Severus at the request of Galerius marched upon Rome.
The Non-Christian CrossJohn Denham Parsons
Severus died at York in 211, and Caracalla there began his reign.
A Literary History of the English PeopleJean Jules Jusserand
Augustus was assisted to the throne, and Severus selected his wife, by its means.
The Superstitions of WitchcraftHoward Williams
Caracalla, Emperor, was visited by the ghost of his father Severus.
Real Ghost StoriesWilliam T. Stead
He had seen Severus pass away, and had soldiered with his son.
The Last of the Legions and Other Tales of Long AgoArthur Conan Doyle
Severus
- Lucius Septimius (sɛpˈtɪmɪəs). 146–211 ad, Roman soldier and emperor (193–211). He waged war successfully against the Parthians (197–202) and spent his last years in Britain (208–211)
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