Tarquinius

[ tahr-kwin-ee-uhs ]

noun
  1. Lucius Tarquinius Priscus, died 578 b.c., king of Rome 616–578.

  2. Lucius Tarquinius Superbus; "the Proud", died 498 b.c., king of Rome 534–510.

  • Also called Tar·quin [tahr-kwin] /ˈtɑr kwɪn/ .

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How to use Tarquinius in a sentence

  • Tarquinius pretium percontatus est: mulier nimium atque immensum poposcit.

    Selections from Viri Romae | Charles Franois L'Homond
  • Sed Tarquinius id multo risit magis, dixitque anum iam procul dubio delirare.

    Selections from Viri Romae | Charles Franois L'Homond
  • Tarquinius deinde bello aperto regnum reciperare conatus est.

    Selections from Viri Romae | Charles Franois L'Homond
  • Adeo infestis animis concurrerunt, ut ambo hasta transfixi caderent; fugatus tamen proelio est Tarquinius.

    Selections from Viri Romae | Charles Franois L'Homond
  • Statim Tarquinius a Tullia incitatus advocato senatu regnum paternum repetere coepit.

    Selections from Viri Romae | Charles Franois L'Homond