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

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

Alan Rickman played the Sheriff of Nottingham in the movie before going on to play Severus Snape in the Harry Potter franchise.

From BBC

Rickman became a comedy movie star and is beloved by Xers and Millennials as Severus Snape from the "Harry Potter" movies.

From Salon