Brutus

/ˈbɹutəs/ name, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A kind of wig. historical
  2. 2
    A hairstyle brushed back from the forehead, popular at the time of the French Revolution, when it was an affectation to admire the Ancient Romans. historical
Proper Noun
  1. 1
    a Roman cognomen.
  2. 2
    A male given name.

Synonyms

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benedict arnoldbetrayercaesar's assassincockatriceconniverconspirator

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"Brutus stabs Caesar, and Caesar falls."

Etymology

From Latin Brutus.

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