Roscius
Americannoun
noun
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full name Quintus Roscius Gallus . died 62 bc , Roman actor
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any actor
Other Word Forms
- Roscian adjective
Example Sentences
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Cadaverous, fast-cracking Jack White, rowdy Roscius of 52nd Street's 18 Club, is the film's most authentic touch, although it makes meagre use of his extraordinary repertory.
From Time Magazine Archive
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 "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith
As for Thaddeus Roscius Shea, he stared out upon the passing scenery with glazed and lack-lustre eyes, and held his peace.
From The Mesa Trail by Bedford-Jones, H.
I have been the last three nights running to hear John Wilkes Booth, the "young American Roscius."
From Notes of a Son and Brother by James, Henry
To the tower of St. Peter's, noble Roscius!
From In Paradise A Novel. Vol. I. by Heyse, Paul
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