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Tarquin

/ ˈtɑːkwɪn /

noun

  1. Latin name Lucius Tarquinius Priscus, fifth legendary king of Rome (616–578 bc )

  2. Latin name Lucius Tarquinius Superbus, seventh and last legendary king of Rome (534–510 bc )

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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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".

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Heading into the critical drive, the Trojans brought Mason Murphy in at right tackle, replacing starter Michael Tarquin.

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