solus
(referring to a man) alone; by oneself (used formerly in stage directions).
- Compare sola.
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How to use solus in a sentence
Quintilian's criticism is indorsed by all scholars,--Lyricorum Horatius fere solus legi dignus, in verbis felicissime audax.
Beacon Lights of History, Volume I | John LordNo. 2, Jem, whose mate had run away and robbed him, and he was left solus with his tools.
It Is Never Too Late to Mend | Charles Readesolus quoque eorum Preceptor priusquam trucidaretur, sexdecim hostium ad inferos destinavit.
The History of the Knights Templars, the Temple Church, and the Temple | Charles G. AddisonSicque duorum solus uictor existens, Danis irrogatam multis retro temporibus infamiam gloriosa uirtute magnifice satis aboleuit.
Beowulf | R. W. ChambersEsto salus et suggestor et effector judiciorum nostrorum, qui solus cum Deo patre et ejus Filio nomen possides gloriosum.
A History of the Inquisition of Spain; vol. 4 | Henry Charles Lea
British Dictionary definitions for solus
/ (ˈsəʊləs) /
alone; separate
of or denoting the position of an advertising poster or press advertisement that is separated from competing advertisements: a solus position
of or denoting a retail outlet, such as a petrol station, that sells the products of one company exclusively: a solus site
feminine sola alone; by oneself (formerly used in stage directions)
Origin of solus
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