Roscius

[ rosh-ee-uhs, rosh-uhs ]

noun

1. Quin·tus [kwin, -t, uh, s], c126–c62 b.c., Roman actor.

Roscius

/ -sɪəs; ˈrɒskɪəs /

noun

1. Roscius62 bcMRomanTHEATRE: actor full name Quintus Roscius Gallus . died 62 bc , Roman actor
2. any actor

Derived Forms

• ˈRoscian, adjective

Example Sentences

He was to defend Sextus Roscius, on trial for killing his father.

From Literature

He not only exonerated Roscius, but went on the attack against his two accusers, rounding on a known favorite of the then-dictator Sulla.

From Literature

His success in this and other Shakespearian parts led to his being called the “Bath Roscius.”

From Project Gutenberg

A thousand voices took up the cry "On your knees," and the English Roscius was obliged to kneel down and beg forgiveness.

From Project Gutenberg

Of our party only two persons present had seen the British Roscius; and they seemed as willing as the rest to renew their acquaintance with their old favourite.

From Project Gutenberg