Vercingetorix

American

[vur-sin-jet-uh-riks, -get-] / ˌvɜr sɪnˈdʒɛt ə rɪks, -ˈgɛt- /

noun

died 45? b.c., Gallic chieftain conquered by Caesar.

Vercingetorix British

/ ˌvɜːsɪnˈdʒɛtərɪks /

noun

died ?45 _bc , Gallic chieftain and hero, executed for leading a revolt against the Romans under Julius Caesar (52 _bc )

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One facade is guarded by three gangly giants, Caesar, Archimedes and the Gallic chief Vercingetorix.

From The Guardian • Jun. 22, 2016

Vercingetorix ex arce Alesiae suos conspicatus ex oppido egreditur: crates, longurios, musculos, fasces, reliquaque quae eruptionis causa paraverat profert.

From Helps to Latin Translation at Sight by Luce, Edmund

Vercingetorix saw that Caesar could not be met in open battle, and determined to concentrate his forces in a few strong positions.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 4 "Bulgaria" to "Calgary" by Various

Caesar was on the point of retiring to the province, but after repulsing an attack made upon him he was able to pen up Vercingetorix in the fortress of Alesia.

From A History of Rome to 565 A. D. by Boak, Arthur Edward Romilly

Company Headquarters were in Vauban, and Captain Attride disposed of a reserve platoon of C Company in Vercingetorix.

From The War Service of the 1/4 Royal Berkshire Regiment (T. F.) by Cruttwell, C. R. M. F. (Charles Robert Mowbray Fraser)

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