Tarquin
Britishnoun
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Latin name Lucius Tarquinius Priscus, fifth legendary king of Rome (616–578 bc )
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Latin name Lucius Tarquinius Superbus, seventh and last legendary king of Rome (534–510 bc )
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On Thursday, the trial heard that Mr Linehan posted messages on social media calling the complainant - whom he referred to as Tarquin - a "deeply disturbed sociopath" and a "domestic terrorist".
From BBC
Tarquin, who started 20 games in four years at Florida, claimed the starting right tackle position but was bumped to a reserve role after USC gave up six sacks to Notre Dame.
From Los Angeles Times
Mason Murphy and Michael Tarquin are already battling at right tackle, where Murphy has finished each of the last two games after Tarquin struggled in the starting role.
From Los Angeles Times
The next play, Tarquin was beat again on the edge, as Williams was flushed from the pocket, forcing an errant throw on the run on third-and-long.
From Los Angeles Times
Heading into the critical drive, the Trojans brought Mason Murphy in at right tackle, replacing starter Michael Tarquin.
From Los Angeles Times
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