Severus

[ suh-veer-uhs ]

noun

1. Lucius Sep·tim·i·us [sep-, tim, -ee-, uh, s], a.d. 146–211, Roman emperor 193–211.

Severus

/ sɪˈvɪərəs /

noun

1. SeverusLucius Septimius146211MRomanMILITARY: soldierPOLITICS: hereditary ruler 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)

Example Sentences

It's a suitable image for the ruthless and hard-bitten son who inherited the emperor Septimius Severus' militarized regime and then spent his own reign taking to heart his father's advice: "Enrich the soldiers, and scorn all other men."

From Salon

With the gladiatrix banned by Septimius Severus in 200 C.E., blotted from Roman history, and overlooked in both “Gladiator II” and its predecessor, it seems we’re still not ready for a woman to carry the sword.

From Salon

At a smaller comedy show for an autistic crowd months earlier, Watkins recalled, he surprised an audience member who quoted a “Harry Potter” line at him by responding with an impression of Professor Severus Snape.

From Los Angeles Times

In one case, investigators seized a statue of the Roman emperor Septimius Severus from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and in another, a statue of the emperor Lucius Verus from the home of a philanthropist and Met trustee, Shelby White.

From New York Times

Asked about the book on the Nick Robinson Political Thinking podcast, Mr Gove said: "It is very flattering - she makes me sound like Severus Snape."

From BBC